Choctaw CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2018 | <1 hr | 3,888 (96%) | Tornado |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 106 hrs | 2,982 (73%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 hrs | 2,886 (71%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Oct 26, 2019 | 34 hrs | 2,820 (69%) | Tropical Storm Olga |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1 hrs | 2,532 (62%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Choctaw County recorded 922 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Choctaw County started March 28, 2018 (Tornado), lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 3,888 customers without power (96% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Choctaw County, with 93 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Choctaw County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 20th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Choctaw County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Perry County | F | 18th |
| Jasper County | D | 21st |
| Grenada County | D | 23rd |
| Lincoln County | D | 23rd |
| Scott County | F | 15th |
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 Choctaw County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Choctaw County recorded 922 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Choctaw County's reliability grade?
Choctaw County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 20th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Choctaw County?
The worst outage on record started March 28, 2018 (Tornado), lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 3,888 customers.