Benton CountyPower Outage History
2019–2025 · Mississippi
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | 59 hrs | 854 (20%) | Heat |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 29 hrs | 802 (19%) | High Wind |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 5 hrs | 590 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 6 hrs | 444 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 1 hrs | 442 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Benton County recorded 187 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Benton County started June 26, 2023 (Heat), lasting 59 hours and leaving up to 854 customers without power (20% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Benton County, with 33 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Benton County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 51st 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 Benton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Winston County | C | 49th |
| Coahoma County | C | 49th |
| Noxubee County | C | 56th |
| Tippah County | C | 46th |
| Carroll County | C | 45th |
Most reliable counties in Mississippi
The top 3 counties in Mississippi by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw County | A | 99th |
| Alcorn County | A | 98th |
| Monroe County | A | 98th |
Least reliable counties in Mississippi
The bottom 3 counties in Mississippi by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson County | F | 0th |
| Claiborne County | F | 0th |
| Jefferson County | F | 1st |
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 Benton County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Benton County recorded 187 outage events, averaging 5.5 hours each.
What is Benton County's reliability grade?
Benton County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 51st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Benton County?
The worst outage on record started June 26, 2023 (Heat), lasting 59 hours and affecting up to 854 customers.