Ray County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Missouri
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | 19 hrs | 5,715 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 16, 2021 | 4 hrs | 4,914 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 2 hrs | 3,578 (23%) | Drought |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 1 hrs | 2,990 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 33 hrs | 2,958 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Ray County recorded 493 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ray County started January 9, 2024, lasting 19 hours and leaving up to 5,715 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Ray County, with 77 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ray County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 67th 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 Ray County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette County | B | 68th |
| Nodaway County | B | 68th |
| Gasconade County | B | 68th |
| Maries County | B | 66th |
| Miller County | B | 66th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Ray County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Ray County recorded 493 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Ray County's reliability grade?
Ray County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 67th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ray County?
The worst outage on record started January 9, 2024, lasting 19 hours and affecting up to 5,715 customers.