Attala 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | 24 hrs | 7,692 (82%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 107 hrs | 7,584 (81%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 15 hrs | 7,499 (80%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 71 hrs | 3,757 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 77 hrs | 3,643 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Attala County recorded 1,050 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Attala County started June 14, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 24 hours and leaving up to 7,692 customers without power (82% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Attala County, with 124 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Attala County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Attala County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Warren County | F | 4th |
| Adams County | F | 5th |
| Copiah County | F | 4th |
| Franklin County | F | 2nd |
| Amite County | F | 2nd |
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 Attala County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Attala County recorded 1,050 outage events, averaging 4.1 hours each.
What is Attala County's reliability grade?
Attala County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Attala County?
The worst outage on record started June 14, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 24 hours and affecting up to 7,692 customers.