Amite CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2021 | 213 hrs | 7,415 (81%) | Tropical Storm Ida |
| Oct 9, 2020 | 109 hrs | 7,077 (77%) | Hurricane Delta |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 68 hrs | 5,405 (59%) | Tornado |
| May 9, 2019 | 60 hrs | 4,468 (49%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 8, 2017 | 85 hrs | 4,325 (47%) | Heavy Snow |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Amite County recorded 1,849 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Amite County started August 29, 2021 (Tropical Storm Ida), lasting 213 hours and leaving up to 7,415 customers without power (81% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Amite County, with 230 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Amite County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Amite County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | F | 2nd |
| Jefferson County | F | 1st |
| Claiborne County | F | 0th |
| Copiah County | F | 4th |
| Wilkinson County | F | 0th |
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 Amite County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Amite County recorded 1,849 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Amite County's reliability grade?
Amite County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 2nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Amite County?
The worst outage on record started August 29, 2021 (Tropical Storm Ida), lasting 213 hours and affecting up to 7,415 customers.