Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 70 hrs | 89,477 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 1 hrs | 83,400 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 40 hrs | 73,066 (20%) | Hail |
| Jan 12, 2019 | 119 hrs | 66,817 (18%) | Winter Storm |
| Mar 7, 2017 | 32 hrs | 63,408 (17%) | Hail |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Jackson County recorded 3,032 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson County started May 26, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 70 hours and leaving up to 89,477 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson County, with 405 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 47th 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 Jackson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon County | C | 47th |
| Bates County | C | 46th |
| Chariton County | C | 48th |
| St. Clair County | C | 49th |
| Dent County | C | 50th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jackson County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Jackson County recorded 3,032 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Jackson County's reliability grade?
Jackson County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 47th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The worst outage on record started May 26, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 70 hours and affecting up to 89,477 customers.