St. Francois 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2023 | 46 hrs | 13,357 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 3, 2017 | <1 hr | 8,624 (25%) | Hail |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 20 hrs | 5,579 (16%) | Winter Storm |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 17 hrs | 4,963 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 13 hrs | 4,714 (14%) | Heavy Snow |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, St. Francois County recorded 303 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in St. Francois County started August 3, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 46 hours and leaving up to 13,357 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
January has historically been the worst month for outages in St. Francois County, with 40 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, St. Francois County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to St. Francois County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Perry County | B | 63rd |
| Barry County | B | 63rd |
| Ripley County | B | 63rd |
| Carroll County | B | 64th |
| Mississippi County | B | 65th |
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 St. Francois County?
Between 2014 and 2025, St. Francois County recorded 303 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is St. Francois County's reliability grade?
St. Francois County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 64th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in St. Francois County?
The worst outage on record started August 3, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 46 hours and affecting up to 13,357 customers.