Holt CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Missouri
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2017 | 3 hrs | 2,491 (57%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 6 hrs | 2,470 (56%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 1 hrs | 2,345 (53%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 20, 2018 | <1 hr | 2,339 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 23, 2018 | 1 hrs | 2,336 (53%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Holt County recorded 470 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Holt County started April 29, 2017, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 2,491 customers without power (57% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Holt County, with 62 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Holt County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 38th 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 Holt County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | D | 38th |
| Shannon County | D | 39th |
| Wayne County | D | 40th |
| Newton County | C | 40th |
| Bollinger County | D | 36th |
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 Holt County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Holt County recorded 470 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Holt County's reliability grade?
Holt County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 38th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Holt County?
The worst outage on record started April 29, 2017, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 2,491 customers.