Nodaway CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2020 | 1 hrs | 4,988 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 3, 2022 | <1 hr | 4,412 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 19 hrs | 3,552 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 4 hrs | 2,936 (25%) | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill |
| May 28, 2025 | 1 hrs | 2,447 (21%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Nodaway County recorded 510 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Nodaway County started September 5, 2020, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 4,988 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Nodaway County, with 76 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Nodaway County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 68th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Nodaway County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gasconade County | B | 68th |
| Lafayette County | B | 68th |
| Ray County | B | 67th |
| Maries County | B | 66th |
| Miller County | B | 66th |
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 Nodaway County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Nodaway County recorded 510 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Nodaway County's reliability grade?
Nodaway County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 68th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Nodaway County?
The worst outage on record started September 5, 2020, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 4,988 customers.