Alcorn County Power Outage History
2020–2025 · Mississippi
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2024 | 2 hrs | 1,615 (8%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 3 hrs | 1,557 (8%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 0 hrs | 1,418 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 1 hrs | 835 (4%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 1 hrs | 802 (4%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 6 years from 2020 to 2025, Alcorn County recorded 30 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Alcorn County started October 31, 2024, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 1,615 customers without power (8% of the county) at its peak.
January has historically been the worst month for outages in Alcorn County, with 7 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Alcorn County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Alcorn County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | A | 98th |
| Lee County | A | 97th |
| Chickasaw County | A | 99th |
| Prentiss County | A | 99th |
| Marshall County | A | 96th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Alcorn County?
Between 2020 and 2025, Alcorn County recorded 30 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Alcorn County's reliability grade?
Alcorn County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 98th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Alcorn County?
The worst outage on record started October 31, 2024, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 1,615 customers.