Lafayette County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Missouri
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | 3 hrs | 3,823 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 26, 2023 | 1 hrs | 3,539 (21%) | Heat |
| May 3, 2023 | 3 hrs | 3,232 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 2 hrs | 3,224 (19%) | Drought |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 15 hrs | 2,597 (15%) | Flood |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Lafayette County recorded 559 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lafayette County started August 8, 2024, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 3,823 customers without power (22% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lafayette County, with 76 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lafayette County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 68th 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 Lafayette County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Nodaway County | B | 68th |
| Gasconade County | B | 68th |
| Ray County | B | 67th |
| Maries County | B | 66th |
| Miller County | B | 66th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lafayette County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Lafayette County recorded 559 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Lafayette County's reliability grade?
Lafayette County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 68th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lafayette County?
The worst outage on record started August 8, 2024, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 3,823 customers.