Mississippi County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Missouri
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | 26 hrs | 4,773 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 8 hrs | 4,670 (44%) | Hail |
| Feb 11, 2019 | 3 hrs | 2,975 (28%) | Dense Fog |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,927 (28%) | Strong Wind |
| Jul 27, 2016 | 6 hrs | 2,838 (27%) | Excessive Heat |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Mississippi County recorded 183 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Mississippi County started April 2, 2024, lasting 26 hours and leaving up to 4,773 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Mississippi County, with 27 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Mississippi County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 65th 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 Mississippi County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | B | 65th |
| Clay County | B | 66th |
| Carroll County | B | 64th |
| Miller County | B | 66th |
| Maries County | B | 66th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Mississippi County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Mississippi County recorded 183 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Mississippi County's reliability grade?
Mississippi County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 65th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Mississippi County?
The worst outage on record started April 2, 2024, lasting 26 hours and affecting up to 4,773 customers.