Hinds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.