Leake CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | 40 hrs | 6,252 (46%) | Tornado |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 94 hrs | 4,703 (35%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 16 hrs | 4,703 (35%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 25 hrs | 4,361 (32%) | Hail |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 23 hrs | 3,690 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Leake County, Mississippi that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Leake County recorded 687 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Leake County started May 4, 2021 (Tornado), lasting 40 hours and leaving up to 6,252 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Leake County, with 97 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Leake County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Leake County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | D | 36th |
| Harrison County | D | 36th |
| Sunflower County | D | 36th |
| Kemper County | D | 36th |
| Tate County | D | 34th |
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 Leake County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Leake County recorded 687 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Leake County's reliability grade?
Leake County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Leake County?
The worst outage on record started May 4, 2021 (Tornado), lasting 40 hours and affecting up to 6,252 customers.