Reynolds County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Missouri
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2023 | 20 hrs | 3,992 (51%) | Heavy Snow |
| May 9, 2024 | 94 hrs | 3,672 (47%) | Tornado |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 95 hrs | 3,253 (42%) | Ice Storm |
| Apr 9, 2021 | 0 hrs | 2,892 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 65 hrs | 2,661 (34%) | Heavy Snow |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Reynolds County recorded 1,002 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Reynolds County started January 25, 2023 (Heavy Snow), lasting 20 hours and leaving up to 3,992 customers without power (51% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Reynolds County, with 114 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Reynolds County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 20th 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 Reynolds County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Iron County | D | 22nd |
| St. Louis County | F | 10th |
| Lawrence County | D | 33rd |
| Bollinger County | D | 36th |
| Holt County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Reynolds County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Reynolds County recorded 1,002 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Reynolds County's reliability grade?
Reynolds County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 20th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Reynolds County?
The worst outage on record started January 25, 2023 (Heavy Snow), lasting 20 hours and affecting up to 3,992 customers.