Jones CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 13 hrs | 9,977 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 17, 2019 | 32 hrs | 7,372 (16%) | Tornado |
| May 13, 2018 | <1 hr | 6,879 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 27, 2020 | <1 hr | 6,676 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 29, 2015 | <1 hr | 6,406 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Jones County recorded 582 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jones County started June 16, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 13 hours and leaving up to 9,977 customers without power (22% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Jones County, with 88 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jones County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Jones County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Yazoo County | B | 62nd |
| Lafayette County | B | 68th |
| Noxubee County | C | 56th |
| DeSoto County | B | 72nd |
| Forrest County | B | 73rd |
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 Jones County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Jones County recorded 582 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Jones County's reliability grade?
Jones County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 63rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jones County?
The worst outage on record started June 16, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 13 hours and affecting up to 9,977 customers.