Macon County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Missouri
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | 23 hrs | 2,611 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 17, 2022 | 1 hrs | 1,441 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 1 hrs | 1,378 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 23 hrs | 1,251 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 1 hrs | 1,053 (12%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Macon County recorded 174 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Macon County started January 9, 2024, lasting 23 hours and leaving up to 2,611 customers without power (29% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Macon County, with 28 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Macon County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 90th 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 Macon County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Audrain County | A | 91st |
| Lewis County | A | 91st |
| Adair County | A | 91st |
| Butler County | A | 89th |
| Saline County | A | 89th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Macon County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Macon County recorded 174 outage events, averaging 1.4 hours each.
What is Macon County's reliability grade?
Macon County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 90th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Macon County?
The worst outage on record started January 9, 2024, lasting 23 hours and affecting up to 2,611 customers.