Daviess CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Missouri
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2022 | 2 hrs | 1,409 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 2 hrs | 1,067 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 6 hrs | 1,042 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 3 hrs | 1,028 (22%) | Drought |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 14 hrs | 1,009 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Daviess County recorded 234 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Daviess County started April 30, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 1,409 customers without power (30% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Daviess County, with 39 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Daviess County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 76th 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 Daviess County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County | B | 76th |
| Greene County | B | 77th |
| Dade County | B | 74th |
| Cape Girardeau County | B | 74th |
| Scotland County | B | 74th |
Most reliable counties in Missouri
The top 3 counties in Missouri by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | A | 98th |
| McDonald County | A | 97th |
| Boone County | A | 97th |
Least reliable counties in Missouri
The bottom 3 counties in Missouri by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | F | 10th |
| Reynolds County | F | 20th |
| Iron County | D | 22nd |
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 Daviess County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Daviess County recorded 234 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Daviess County's reliability grade?
Daviess County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 76th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Daviess County?
The worst outage on record started April 30, 2022 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 1,409 customers.