Jackson CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
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 hr | 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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.