Linn County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Missouri
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2019 | 3 hrs | 3,108 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 14 hrs | 2,879 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 17, 2015 | 10 hrs | 2,122 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 1 hrs | 2,040 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 2 hrs | 881 (8%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Linn County recorded 244 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Linn County started October 27, 2019, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 3,108 customers without power (29% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Linn County, with 35 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Linn County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 93rd 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 Linn County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County | A | 93rd |
| Cole County | A | 93rd |
| Cedar County | A | 93rd |
| Moniteau County | A | 92nd |
| Dunklin County | A | 94th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Linn County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Linn County recorded 244 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Linn County's reliability grade?
Linn County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 93rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Linn County?
The worst outage on record started October 27, 2019, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 3,108 customers.