Itawamba County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Mississippi
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2025 | 39 hrs | 1,676 (16%) | Tornado |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 2 hrs | 1,406 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 28 hrs | 1,306 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 1 hrs | 1,284 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 8 hrs | 977 (9%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Itawamba County recorded 254 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Itawamba County started February 16, 2025 (Tornado), lasting 39 hours and leaving up to 1,676 customers without power (16% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Itawamba County, with 39 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Itawamba County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 89th 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 Itawamba County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Oktibbeha County | A | 89th |
| Lowndes County | A | 91st |
| Leflore County | A | 91st |
| Pontotoc County | A | 94th |
| Marshall County | A | 96th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Itawamba County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Itawamba County recorded 254 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Itawamba County's reliability grade?
Itawamba County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 89th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Itawamba County?
The worst outage on record started February 16, 2025 (Tornado), lasting 39 hours and affecting up to 1,676 customers.