Crawford County Power Outage History
2016–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2023 | 5 hrs | 3,300 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 13 hrs | 3,293 (25%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 11 hrs | 2,625 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1 hrs | 2,193 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 3, 2018 | 1 hrs | 2,063 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 10 years from 2016 to 2025, Crawford County recorded 984 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Crawford County started December 6, 2023, lasting 5 hours and leaving up to 3,300 customers without power (25% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Crawford County, with 124 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Crawford County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st 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 Crawford County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Warren County | C | 51st |
| Buchanan County | C | 51st |
| Webster County | C | 50th |
| Dent County | C | 50th |
| Ozark County | C | 53rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Crawford County?
Between 2016 and 2025, Crawford County recorded 984 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Crawford County's reliability grade?
Crawford County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Crawford County?
The worst outage on record started December 6, 2023, lasting 5 hours and affecting up to 3,300 customers.