Lawrence County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Missouri
Worse than average — more frequent or longer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 95 hrs | 10,668 (56%) | Tornado |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 106 hrs | 6,473 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 1, 2018 | 23 hrs | 4,869 (26%) | Tornado |
| Aug 20, 2018 | 3 hrs | 4,173 (22%) | Tornado |
| May 20, 2019 | 0 hrs | 2,955 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Lawrence County recorded 510 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lawrence County started April 29, 2025 (Tornado), lasting 95 hours and leaving up to 10,668 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lawrence County, with 64 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lawrence County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 33rd 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 Lawrence County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bollinger County | D | 36th |
| Holt County | D | 38th |
| Washington County | D | 38th |
| Shannon County | D | 39th |
| Wayne County | D | 40th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lawrence County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Lawrence County recorded 510 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Lawrence County's reliability grade?
Lawrence County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 33rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The worst outage on record started April 29, 2025 (Tornado), lasting 95 hours and affecting up to 10,668 customers.