Scott County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Missouri
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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 |
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).
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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 |
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.