Coahoma County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Mississippi
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 71 hrs | 2,678 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 25 hrs | 1,742 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 61 hrs | 1,664 (14%) | Ice Storm |
| Mar 30, 2022 | 46 hrs | 1,588 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 27, 2015 | 3 hrs | 1,381 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Coahoma County recorded 352 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Coahoma County started April 13, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 71 hours and leaving up to 2,678 customers without power (22% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Coahoma County, with 46 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Coahoma County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 49th 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 Coahoma County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Winston County | C | 49th |
| Benton County | C | 51st |
| Tippah County | C | 46th |
| Carroll County | C | 45th |
| Lauderdale County | C | 45th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Coahoma County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Coahoma County recorded 352 outage events, averaging 4.2 hours each.
What is Coahoma County's reliability grade?
Coahoma County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 49th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Coahoma County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 71 hours and affecting up to 2,678 customers.