Osage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2017 | 34 hrs | 1,978 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 1 hrs | 1,586 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 17, 2022 | 3 hrs | 1,540 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 7, 2025 | <1 hr | 1,229 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| May 1, 2021 | 3 hrs | 1,212 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Osage County recorded 520 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Osage County started May 19, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 34 hours and leaving up to 1,978 customers without power (25% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Osage County, with 67 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Osage County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Osage County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Camden County | B | 72nd |
| Platte County | B | 73rd |
| Texas County | B | 72nd |
| Howard County | B | 73rd |
| Douglas County | B | 71st |
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 Osage County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Osage County recorded 520 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Osage County's reliability grade?
Osage County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 72nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Osage County?
The worst outage on record started May 19, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 34 hours and affecting up to 1,978 customers.