Clinton County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Missouri
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2017 | 32 hrs | 4,619 (42%) | Hail |
| Jun 11, 2021 | 51 hrs | 3,454 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 12 hrs | 2,575 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 0 hrs | 2,405 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 24, 2017 | 0 hrs | 2,314 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clinton County recorded 361 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clinton County started March 7, 2017 (Hail), lasting 32 hours and leaving up to 4,619 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Clinton County, with 72 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clinton County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 65th 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 Clinton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi County | B | 65th |
| Clay County | B | 66th |
| Carroll County | B | 64th |
| Miller County | B | 66th |
| Maries County | B | 66th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Clinton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clinton County recorded 361 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Clinton County's reliability grade?
Clinton County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 65th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clinton County?
The worst outage on record started March 7, 2017 (Hail), lasting 32 hours and affecting up to 4,619 customers.