Greene 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 | 118 hrs | 6,467 (83%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 21 hrs | 3,510 (45%) | Hail |
| Nov 2, 2020 | 112 hrs | 2,670 (34%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Jul 13, 2020 | 5 hrs | 2,374 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 19 hrs | 2,339 (30%) | Tornado |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Greene County recorded 1,008 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Greene County started October 29, 2020 (Hurricane Zeta), lasting 118 hours and leaving up to 6,467 customers without power (83% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Greene County, with 138 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Greene 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 Greene County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Quitman County | F | 11th |
| George County | F | 11th |
| Lawrence County | F | 11th |
| Hinds County | F | 11th |
| Covington County | F | 12th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Greene County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Greene County recorded 1,008 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Greene County's reliability grade?
Greene County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 11th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Greene County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Hurricane Zeta), lasting 118 hours and affecting up to 6,467 customers.