Pemiscot County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 30, 2017 | 47 hrs | 6,467 (47%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 11, 2021 | 51 hrs | 5,836 (43%) | Tornado |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 3 hrs | 5,830 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 5, 2020 | 2 hrs | 2,828 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 21 hrs | 2,788 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pemiscot County recorded 408 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pemiscot County started April 30, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 47 hours and leaving up to 6,467 customers without power (47% of the county) at its peak.
March has historically been the worst month for outages in Pemiscot County, with 41 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pemiscot County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 55th 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 Pemiscot County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gentry County | C | 55th |
| Stoddard County | C | 55th |
| DeKalb County | C | 56th |
| Jefferson County | C | 54th |
| Barton County | C | 56th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pemiscot County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pemiscot County recorded 408 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Pemiscot County's reliability grade?
Pemiscot County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 55th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pemiscot County?
The worst outage on record started April 30, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 47 hours and affecting up to 6,467 customers.