New Madrid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 59 hrs | 4,023 (30%) | Tornado |
| May 4, 2020 | 7 hrs | 2,492 (19%) | Tornado |
| May 5, 2020 | 28 hrs | 2,362 (18%) | Tornado |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 3 hrs | 2,360 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 15 hrs | 2,183 (17%) | Hail |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, New Madrid County recorded 282 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in New Madrid County started May 26, 2024 (Tornado), lasting 59 hours and leaving up to 4,023 customers without power (30% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in New Madrid County, with 40 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, New Madrid County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 61st 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 New Madrid County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | B | 60th |
| Stone County | B | 62nd |
| Henry County | B | 62nd |
| Hickory County | C | 58th |
| Ripley County | B | 63rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in New Madrid County?
Between 2015 and 2025, New Madrid County recorded 282 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is New Madrid County's reliability grade?
New Madrid County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 61st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in New Madrid County?
The worst outage on record started May 26, 2024 (Tornado), lasting 59 hours and affecting up to 4,023 customers.