Hancock County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Mississippi
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2020 | 121 hrs | 20,924 (76%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 26 hrs | 7,642 (28%) | Tropical Storm Ida |
| May 13, 2018 | 0 hrs | 5,928 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 14 hrs | 4,850 (18%) | Tornado |
| Mar 9, 2024 | 1 hrs | 4,634 (17%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Hancock County recorded 420 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hancock County started October 28, 2020, lasting 121 hours and leaving up to 20,924 customers without power (76% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Hancock County, with 46 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hancock County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th 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 Hancock County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Leake County | D | 36th |
| Harrison County | D | 36th |
| Sunflower County | D | 36th |
| Kemper County | D | 36th |
| Tate County | D | 34th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hancock County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Hancock County recorded 420 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Hancock County's reliability grade?
Hancock County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hancock County?
The worst outage on record started October 28, 2020, lasting 121 hours and affecting up to 20,924 customers.