Jefferson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | 10 hrs | 29,155 (27%) | Tornado |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 47 hrs | 27,368 (25%) | Tornado |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 55 hrs | 19,529 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 49 hrs | 18,913 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 16, 2025 | 68 hrs | 12,931 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jefferson County recorded 792 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jefferson County started March 14, 2025 (Tornado), lasting 10 hours and leaving up to 29,155 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Jefferson County, with 99 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jefferson County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Jefferson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Stoddard County | C | 55th |
| Pemiscot County | C | 55th |
| Gentry County | C | 55th |
| Vernon County | C | 54th |
| Christian County | C | 53rd |
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 Jefferson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jefferson County recorded 792 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Jefferson County's reliability grade?
Jefferson County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 54th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jefferson County?
The worst outage on record started March 14, 2025 (Tornado), lasting 10 hours and affecting up to 29,155 customers.