Worth CountyPower Outage History
2016–2025 · Missouri
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | 22 hrs | 1,272 (86%) | High Wind |
| Jan 10, 2020 | 6 hrs | 996 (67%) | Winter Storm |
| Dec 27, 2016 | 3 hrs | 895 (60%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 28, 2017 | 16 hrs | 890 (60%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 1, 2018 | 2 hrs | 886 (60%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 10 years from 2016 to 2025, Worth County recorded 147 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Worth County started December 15, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 22 hours and leaving up to 1,272 customers without power (86% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Worth County, with 21 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Worth County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Worth County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew County | C | 42nd |
| Newton County | C | 40th |
| Wayne County | D | 40th |
| Shannon County | D | 39th |
| Washington County | D | 38th |
Most reliable counties in Missouri
The top 3 counties in Missouri by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer County | A | 98th |
| McDonald County | A | 97th |
| Boone County | A | 97th |
Least reliable counties in Missouri
The bottom 3 counties in Missouri by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | F | 10th |
| Reynolds County | F | 20th |
| Iron County | D | 22nd |
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 Worth County?
Between 2016 and 2025, Worth County recorded 147 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Worth County's reliability grade?
Worth County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 42nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Worth County?
The worst outage on record started December 15, 2021 (High Wind), lasting 22 hours and affecting up to 1,272 customers.