Mississippi County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Arkansas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2017 | 74 hrs | 7,688 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 38 hrs | 6,806 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 14, 2015 | 2 hrs | 5,560 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 22, 2016 | 30 hrs | 5,428 (24%) | Winter Weather |
| Mar 30, 2022 | 8 hrs | 4,182 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Mississippi County recorded 765 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Mississippi County started April 30, 2017, lasting 74 hours and leaving up to 7,688 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Mississippi County, with 89 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Mississippi County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Arkansas
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Mississippi County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Scott County | D | 28th |
| Pope County | D | 28th |
| Clark County | D | 26th |
| Pulaski County | D | 26th |
| Lee County | D | 29th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Mississippi County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Mississippi County recorded 765 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Mississippi County's reliability grade?
Mississippi County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 28th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Mississippi County?
The worst outage on record started April 30, 2017, lasting 74 hours and affecting up to 7,688 customers.