Monroe County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Mississippi
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2019 | 2 hrs | 1,266 (6%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 23, 2019 | 1 hrs | 1,262 (6%) | Heat |
| Jul 23, 2019 | 1 hrs | 1,262 (6%) | Heat |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 0 hrs | 606 (3%) | Hail |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 0 hrs | 598 (3%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Monroe County recorded 78 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Monroe County started May 24, 2019, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 1,266 customers without power (6% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Monroe County, with 11 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Monroe County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 98th 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 Monroe County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Alcorn County | A | 98th |
| Lee County | A | 97th |
| Chickasaw County | A | 99th |
| Prentiss County | A | 99th |
| Marshall County | A | 96th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Monroe County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Monroe County recorded 78 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Monroe County's reliability grade?
Monroe County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 98th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The worst outage on record started May 24, 2019, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 1,266 customers.