Christian County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Missouri
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
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 |
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).
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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 |
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.