Hinds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 178 hrs | 35,551 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 18 hrs | 33,873 (28%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 4, 2021 | 80 hrs | 32,662 (27%) | Tornado |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 123 hrs | 32,217 (26%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Jun 17, 2017 | 50 hrs | 23,970 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Hinds County, Mississippi that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hinds County recorded 3,097 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hinds County started June 16, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 178 hours and leaving up to 35,551 customers without power (29% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Hinds County, with 379 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hinds County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Hinds County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County | F | 11th |
| George County | F | 11th |
| Greene County | F | 11th |
| Covington County | F | 12th |
| 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 Hinds County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hinds County recorded 3,097 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Hinds County's reliability grade?
Hinds County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 11th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hinds County?
The worst outage on record started June 16, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 178 hours and affecting up to 35,551 customers.