Hickory County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2017 | 2 hrs | 1,944 (28%) | Hail |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 8 hrs | 1,924 (28%) | Drought |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 6 hrs | 1,919 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 3, 2020 | <1 hr | 1,893 (27%) | Heavy Rain |
| Apr 11, 2018 | <1 hr | 1,881 (27%) | Frost/Freeze |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Hickory County recorded 707 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hickory County started March 7, 2017 (Hail), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 1,944 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Hickory County, with 92 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hickory County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 58th 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 Hickory County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | C | 57th |
| Benton County | C | 57th |
| Carter County | C | 57th |
| Barton County | C | 56th |
| DeKalb County | C | 56th |
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 Hickory County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Hickory County recorded 707 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Hickory County's reliability grade?
Hickory County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 58th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hickory County?
The worst outage on record started March 7, 2017 (Hail), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 1,944 customers.