Scott CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Top 20% most reliable nationally — infrequent, short outages. This county ranks in the most reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset, based on 12 years of real DOE outage records: outages happen less often here, and when they do occur they tend to be resolved quickly compared to the rest of the country. Baseline outage risk is low, though a severe local storm can still occasionally cause a longer-than-usual outage regardless of the long-term track record.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | 18 hrs | 4,926 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 2 hrs | 3,430 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 30, 2020 | 3 hrs | 3,429 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 1 hrs | 3,053 (9%) | Strong Wind |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 5 hrs | 2,853 (9%) | Excessive Heat |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Scott County recorded 180 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Scott County started May 9, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 18 hours and leaving up to 4,926 customers without power (15% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Scott County, with 25 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Scott County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Scott County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | A | 87th |
| Shelby County | A | 86th |
| Wright County | A | 86th |
| Randolph County | A | 86th |
| Caldwell County | A | 85th |
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 Scott County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Scott County recorded 180 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Scott County's reliability grade?
Scott County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 87th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Scott County?
The worst outage on record started May 9, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 18 hours and affecting up to 4,926 customers.