Gasconade County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Missouri
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2018 | 2 hrs | 3,118 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 2, 2016 | 1 hrs | 2,965 (32%) | Flash Flood |
| Jan 1, 2021 | 9 hrs | 2,080 (22%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 1 hrs | 1,815 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 25, 2018 | 4 hrs | 1,764 (19%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Gasconade County recorded 646 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gasconade County started April 9, 2018, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 3,118 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Gasconade County, with 89 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gasconade County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 68th 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 Gasconade County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Nodaway County | B | 68th |
| Lafayette County | B | 68th |
| Ray County | B | 67th |
| Maries County | B | 66th |
| Miller County | B | 66th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Gasconade County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Gasconade County recorded 646 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Gasconade County's reliability grade?
Gasconade County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 68th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gasconade County?
The worst outage on record started April 9, 2018, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 3,118 customers.