Covington CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2019 | 60 hrs | 6,552 (69%) | Tropical Storm Olga |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 43 hrs | 6,431 (67%) | Tornado |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 98 hrs | 5,442 (57%) | Hail |
| Mar 25, 2024 | <1 hr | 4,986 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 17 hrs | 3,659 (38%) | Tropical Storm Francine |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Covington County recorded 1,156 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Covington County started October 26, 2019 (Tropical Storm Olga), lasting 60 hours and leaving up to 6,552 customers without power (69% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Covington County, with 134 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Covington County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Covington County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | F | 11th |
| Lawrence County | F | 11th |
| George County | F | 11th |
| Greene County | F | 11th |
| Quitman County | F | 11th |
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 Covington County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Covington County recorded 1,156 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Covington County's reliability grade?
Covington County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Covington County?
The worst outage on record started October 26, 2019 (Tropical Storm Olga), lasting 60 hours and affecting up to 6,552 customers.