Wayne County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Missouri
Worse than average — more frequent or longer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 125 hrs | 6,081 (39%) | Strong Wind |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 20 hrs | 4,556 (29%) | Heavy Snow |
| May 3, 2020 | 3 hrs | 3,506 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 65 hrs | 3,407 (22%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 17 hrs | 3,214 (21%) | Excessive Heat |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Wayne County recorded 812 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wayne County started March 15, 2025 (Strong Wind), lasting 125 hours and leaving up to 6,081 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Wayne County, with 97 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wayne County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 40th 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 Wayne County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Newton County | C | 40th |
| Shannon County | D | 39th |
| Washington County | D | 38th |
| Holt County | D | 38th |
| Worth County | C | 42nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wayne County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Wayne County recorded 812 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Wayne County's reliability grade?
Wayne County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 40th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wayne County?
The worst outage on record started March 15, 2025 (Strong Wind), lasting 125 hours and affecting up to 6,081 customers.