Clay County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Mississippi
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,266 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 24, 2022 | 2 hrs | 2,261 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 22, 2016 | 2 hrs | 1,713 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 26, 2019 | 27 hrs | 1,502 (16%) | Tropical Storm Olga |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 24 hrs | 1,430 (15%) | Tornado |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Clay County recorded 454 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clay County started December 24, 2022, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 2,266 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Clay County, with 48 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clay County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 75th 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 Clay County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar County | B | 74th |
| Forrest County | B | 73rd |
| DeSoto County | B | 72nd |
| Union County | B | 79th |
| Webster County | B | 79th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Clay County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Clay County recorded 454 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Clay County's reliability grade?
Clay County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 75th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clay County?
The worst outage on record started December 24, 2022, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 2,266 customers.