Clarke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2020 | 6 hrs | 5,565 (75%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 25, 2024 | 3 hrs | 4,774 (64%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 2 hrs | 3,637 (49%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 17, 2019 | 12 hrs | 3,259 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 10 hrs | 2,825 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clarke County recorded 807 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clarke County started August 22, 2020, lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 5,565 customers without power (75% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Clarke County, with 93 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clarke County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th 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 Clarke County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | D | 23rd |
| Grenada County | D | 23rd |
| Panola County | D | 28th |
| Madison County | D | 28th |
| Neshoba County | D | 29th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Clarke County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clarke County recorded 807 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Clarke County's reliability grade?
Clarke County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clarke County?
The worst outage on record started August 22, 2020, lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 5,565 customers.