Newton CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 | 106 hrs | 7,559 (26%) | Hail |
| Jul 22, 2017 | 3 hrs | 6,596 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 21, 2021 | 11 hrs | 6,251 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 26, 2015 | 1 hrs | 6,182 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 15 hrs | 5,466 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Newton County recorded 1,093 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Newton County started April 29, 2025 (Hail), lasting 106 hours and leaving up to 7,559 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Newton County, with 129 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Newton County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Newton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | D | 40th |
| Worth County | C | 42nd |
| Shannon County | D | 39th |
| Andrew County | C | 42nd |
| Washington County | D | 38th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Newton County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Newton County recorded 1,093 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Newton County's reliability grade?
Newton County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 40th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Newton County?
The worst outage on record started April 29, 2025 (Hail), lasting 106 hours and affecting up to 7,559 customers.