Newton County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Missouri
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
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 |
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).
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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 |
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.