Pulaski County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Missouri
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | 48 hrs | 6,402 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 7, 2024 | 7 hrs | 4,220 (8%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 2 hrs | 3,064 (6%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 28, 2024 | 1 hrs | 2,079 (4%) | Winter Weather |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 0 hrs | 1,716 (3%) | Drought |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Pulaski County recorded 340 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pulaski County started April 2, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 48 hours and leaving up to 6,402 customers without power (12% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Pulaski County, with 46 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pulaski County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 95th 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 Pulaski County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Laclede County | A | 95th |
| Grundy County | A | 94th |
| Dunklin County | A | 94th |
| Livingston County | A | 95th |
| Callaway County | A | 95th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pulaski County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Pulaski County recorded 340 outage events, averaging 1.4 hours each.
What is Pulaski County's reliability grade?
Pulaski County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 95th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pulaski County?
The worst outage on record started April 2, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 48 hours and affecting up to 6,402 customers.