Leake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | 40 hrs | 6,252 (46%) | Tornado |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 16 hrs | 4,703 (35%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 94 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.