Randolph County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Missouri
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2022 | 2 hrs | 10,090 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 7, 2016 | 36 hrs | 6,813 (31%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 14, 2023 | 3 hrs | 3,437 (16%) | Drought |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 18 hrs | 2,885 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 24 hrs | 2,453 (11%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Randolph County recorded 275 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Randolph County started January 21, 2022, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 10,090 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Randolph County, with 51 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Randolph County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 86th 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 Randolph County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County | A | 85th |
| Wright County | A | 86th |
| Shelby County | A | 86th |
| Phelps County | A | 85th |
| Scott County | A | 87th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Randolph County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Randolph County recorded 275 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Randolph County's reliability grade?
Randolph County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 86th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Randolph County?
The worst outage on record started January 21, 2022, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 10,090 customers.