Carroll CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2023 | 89 hrs | 945 (19%) | Tornado |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 66 hrs | 788 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 25, 2024 | 4 hrs | 675 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| May 25, 2016 | <1 hr | 665 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 1, 2016 | <1 hr | 663 (13%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Carroll County recorded 382 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Carroll County started March 25, 2023 (Tornado), lasting 89 hours and leaving up to 945 customers without power (19% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Carroll County, with 47 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Carroll County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th 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 Carroll County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale County | C | 45th |
| Tippah County | C | 46th |
| Wayne County | C | 43rd |
| Pearl River County | C | 43rd |
| Stone County | C | 42nd |
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 Carroll County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Carroll County recorded 382 outage events, averaging 4.6 hours each.
What is Carroll County's reliability grade?
Carroll County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Carroll County?
The worst outage on record started March 25, 2023 (Tornado), lasting 89 hours and affecting up to 945 customers.