Carter CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2020 | 3 hrs | 2,876 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 26, 2024 | 68 hrs | 2,581 (34%) | Flood |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 20 hrs | 2,491 (33%) | Heavy Snow |
| May 22, 2022 | <1 hr | 2,164 (28%) | Hail |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 125 hrs | 1,985 (26%) | Strong Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Carter County recorded 361 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Carter County started May 3, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 2,876 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Carter County, with 46 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Carter County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Carter County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Benton County | C | 57th |
| Lincoln County | C | 57th |
| Barton County | C | 56th |
| Hickory County | C | 58th |
| DeKalb County | C | 56th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Carter County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Carter County recorded 361 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Carter County's reliability grade?
Carter County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 57th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Carter County?
The worst outage on record started May 3, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 2,876 customers.