Lee County Power Outage History
2024–2025 · Mississippi
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2025 | 1 hrs | 4,969 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 15 hrs | 4,648 (9%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 1 hrs | 4,636 (9%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 0 hrs | 4,338 (9%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 36 hrs | 2,488 (5%) | Tornado |
Over the 2 years from 2024 to 2025, Lee County recorded 117 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lee County started June 7, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 4,969 customers without power (10% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lee County, with 26 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lee County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 97th 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 Lee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | A | 98th |
| Alcorn County | A | 98th |
| Marshall County | A | 96th |
| Chickasaw County | A | 99th |
| Prentiss County | A | 99th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lee County?
Between 2024 and 2025, Lee County recorded 117 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Lee County's reliability grade?
Lee County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 97th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lee County?
The worst outage on record started June 7, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 4,969 customers.