Lauderdale County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Mississippi
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2023 | 43 hrs | 17,918 (59%) | Hail |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 41 hrs | 10,916 (36%) | Tornado |
| Oct 27, 2020 | 0 hrs | 10,268 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 31 hrs | 9,090 (30%) | Tornado |
| May 13, 2018 | 0 hrs | 8,790 (29%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lauderdale County recorded 746 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lauderdale County started March 27, 2023 (Hail), lasting 43 hours and leaving up to 17,918 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lauderdale County, with 89 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lauderdale County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th 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 Lauderdale County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | C | 45th |
| Tippah County | C | 46th |
| Wayne County | C | 43rd |
| Pearl River County | C | 43rd |
| Stone County | C | 42nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lauderdale County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lauderdale County recorded 746 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Lauderdale County's reliability grade?
Lauderdale County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lauderdale County?
The worst outage on record started March 27, 2023 (Hail), lasting 43 hours and affecting up to 17,918 customers.