Saline 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2016 | 1 hrs | 1,987 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 1, 2021 | 19 hrs | 1,657 (11%) | Winter Storm |
| May 9, 2021 | 2 hrs | 1,579 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 1, 2021 | 2 hrs | 1,556 (10%) | Winter Storm |
| May 25, 2020 | 3 hrs | 1,551 (10%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Saline County recorded 267 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Saline County started March 29, 2016, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 1,987 customers without power (13% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Saline County, with 38 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Saline County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 89th 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 Saline County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Butler County | A | 89th |
| Pettis County | A | 89th |
| St. Charles County | A | 88th |
| Macon County | A | 90th |
| Polk County | A | 87th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Saline County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Saline County recorded 267 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Saline County's reliability grade?
Saline County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 89th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Saline County?
The worst outage on record started March 29, 2016, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 1,987 customers.