Ste. Genevieve County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Missouri
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | 12 hrs | 2,787 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,742 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| May 8, 2024 | 12 hrs | 1,999 (10%) | Hail |
| Aug 13, 2021 | 3 hrs | 1,990 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 8 hrs | 1,863 (9%) | Excessive Heat |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Ste. Genevieve County recorded 321 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ste. Genevieve County started April 24, 2025, lasting 12 hours and leaving up to 2,787 customers without power (14% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Ste. Genevieve County, with 41 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ste. Genevieve County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 80th 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 Ste. Genevieve County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Howell County | A | 80th |
| Cooper County | A | 80th |
| Montgomery County | A | 81st |
| Taney County | A | 82nd |
| Ralls County | B | 78th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Ste. Genevieve County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Ste. Genevieve County recorded 321 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Ste. Genevieve County's reliability grade?
Ste. Genevieve County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 80th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ste. Genevieve County?
The worst outage on record started April 24, 2025, lasting 12 hours and affecting up to 2,787 customers.