Howell County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Missouri
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2023 | 19 hrs | 7,032 (17%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 64 hrs | 5,156 (13%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 127 hrs | 4,534 (11%) | Tornado |
| May 4, 2020 | 4 hrs | 3,422 (8%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 3 hrs | 2,109 (5%) | Drought |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Howell County recorded 189 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Howell County started January 25, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 19 hours and leaving up to 7,032 customers without power (17% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Howell County, with 25 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Howell County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 80th 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 Howell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper County | A | 80th |
| Ste. Genevieve County | B | 80th |
| Montgomery County | A | 81st |
| Taney County | A | 82nd |
| Ralls County | B | 78th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Howell County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Howell County recorded 189 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Howell County's reliability grade?
Howell County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 80th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Howell County?
The worst outage on record started January 25, 2023 (Winter Storm), lasting 19 hours and affecting up to 7,032 customers.