Bolivar County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Mississippi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2020 | 7 hrs | 12,347 (64%) | Tornado |
| May 15, 2018 | 1 hrs | 7,934 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 16 hrs | 5,833 (30%) | Tornado |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 39 hrs | 5,782 (30%) | Tornado |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 65 hrs | 5,367 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bolivar County recorded 857 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bolivar County started January 11, 2020 (Tornado), lasting 7 hours and leaving up to 12,347 customers without power (64% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bolivar County, with 105 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bolivar County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 31st 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 Bolivar County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Yalobusha County | D | 31st |
| Neshoba County | D | 29th |
| Madison County | D | 28th |
| Panola County | D | 28th |
| Tate County | D | 34th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bolivar County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bolivar County recorded 857 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Bolivar County's reliability grade?
Bolivar County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 31st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bolivar County?
The worst outage on record started January 11, 2020 (Tornado), lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 12,347 customers.