Lawrence CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2017 | 62 hrs | 5,128 (58%) | Heavy Snow |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 73 hrs | 4,076 (46%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 9, 2019 | 8 hrs | 3,576 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 61 hrs | 3,323 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 17, 2025 | <1 hr | 3,189 (36%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lawrence County recorded 1,249 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lawrence County started December 8, 2017 (Heavy Snow), lasting 62 hours and leaving up to 5,128 customers without power (58% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lawrence County, with 155 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lawrence County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lawrence County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| George County | F | 11th |
| Greene County | F | 11th |
| Hinds County | F | 11th |
| Quitman County | F | 11th |
| Covington County | F | 12th |
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 Lawrence County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lawrence County recorded 1,249 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Lawrence County's reliability grade?
Lawrence County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 11th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The worst outage on record started December 8, 2017 (Heavy Snow), lasting 62 hours and affecting up to 5,128 customers.