George County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Mississippi
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 119 hrs | 14,673 (97%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| May 10, 2024 | 18 hrs | 8,177 (54%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 8, 2017 | 36 hrs | 7,405 (49%) | Hurricane Nate |
| Nov 2, 2020 | 112 hrs | 5,380 (35%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 9 hrs | 5,057 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, George County recorded 1,055 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in George County started October 29, 2020 (Hurricane Zeta), lasting 119 hours and leaving up to 14,673 customers without power (97% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in George County, with 149 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, George County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 11th 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 George County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County | F | 11th |
| Greene County | F | 11th |
| Hinds County | F | 11th |
| Quitman County | F | 11th |
| Covington County | F | 12th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in George County?
Between 2014 and 2025, George County recorded 1,055 outage events, averaging 1.6 hours each.
What is George County's reliability grade?
George County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 11th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in George County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Hurricane Zeta), lasting 119 hours and affecting up to 14,673 customers.