Christian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2023 | 102 hrs | 16,187 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 43 hrs | 9,741 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 2 hrs | 9,649 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 6, 2021 | 2 hrs | 6,722 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 hrs | 5,911 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Christian County recorded 275 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Christian County started July 31, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 102 hours and leaving up to 16,187 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Christian County, with 34 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Christian County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Christian County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon County | C | 54th |
| Ozark County | C | 53rd |
| Jefferson County | C | 54th |
| Stoddard County | C | 55th |
| Pemiscot County | C | 55th |
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 Christian County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Christian County recorded 275 outage events, averaging 4.8 hours each.
What is Christian County's reliability grade?
Christian County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 53rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Christian County?
The worst outage on record started July 31, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 102 hours and affecting up to 16,187 customers.