Platte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2018 | <1 hr | 12,156 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 26, 2016 | <1 hr | 11,735 (19%) | Hail |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 26 hrs | 9,283 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 14 hrs | 9,242 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 8 hrs | 7,123 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Platte County recorded 556 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Platte County started February 8, 2018, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 12,156 customers without power (20% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Platte County, with 88 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Platte County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Platte County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Howard County | B | 73rd |
| Osage County | B | 72nd |
| Camden County | B | 72nd |
| St. Louis County | B | 74th |
| Scotland County | B | 74th |
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 Platte County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Platte County recorded 556 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Platte County's reliability grade?
Platte County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 73rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Platte County?
The worst outage on record started February 8, 2018, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 12,156 customers.