Jasper County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2017 | 35 hrs | 12,351 (94%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 110 hrs | 5,977 (45%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 10, 2024 | 26 hrs | 3,787 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 42 hrs | 3,745 (29%) | Tornado |
| Mar 25, 2024 | 0 hrs | 3,640 (28%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jasper County recorded 908 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jasper County started December 8, 2017 (Heavy Snow), lasting 35 hours and leaving up to 12,351 customers without power (94% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Jasper County, with 115 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jasper County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st 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 Jasper County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Grenada County | D | 23rd |
| Choctaw County | F | 20th |
| Lincoln County | D | 23rd |
| Perry County | F | 18th |
| Clarke County | D | 25th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jasper County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jasper County recorded 908 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Jasper County's reliability grade?
Jasper County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jasper County?
The worst outage on record started December 8, 2017 (Heavy Snow), lasting 35 hours and affecting up to 12,351 customers.