Ripley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 68 hrs | 7,250 (49%) | Tornado |
| Sep 4, 2023 | 7 hrs | 2,545 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 20 hrs | 2,104 (14%) | Heavy Snow |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 125 hrs | 2,104 (14%) | Strong Wind |
| May 4, 2020 | 4 hrs | 2,009 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Ripley County recorded 346 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ripley County started May 26, 2024 (Tornado), lasting 68 hours and leaving up to 7,250 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Ripley County, with 44 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ripley County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Ripley County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Barry County | B | 63rd |
| Perry County | B | 63rd |
| St. Francois County | B | 64th |
| Henry County | B | 62nd |
| Stone County | B | 62nd |
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 Ripley County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Ripley County recorded 346 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Ripley County's reliability grade?
Ripley County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 63rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ripley County?
The worst outage on record started May 26, 2024 (Tornado), lasting 68 hours and affecting up to 7,250 customers.