Dent County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2023 | 17 hrs | 3,834 (40%) | Winter Storm |
| May 27, 2017 | 95 hrs | 2,960 (31%) | Hail |
| Dec 3, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,503 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 11 hrs | 2,085 (22%) | Drought |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 51 hrs | 1,809 (19%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Dent County recorded 800 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Dent County started January 25, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 17 hours and leaving up to 3,834 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Dent County, with 125 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Dent County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 50th 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 Dent County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Webster County | C | 50th |
| Buchanan County | C | 51st |
| St. Clair County | C | 49th |
| Crawford County | C | 51st |
| Warren County | C | 51st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Dent County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Dent County recorded 800 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Dent County's reliability grade?
Dent County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 50th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Dent County?
The worst outage on record started January 25, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 17 hours and affecting up to 3,834 customers.