Newton County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Mississippi
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | 53 hrs | 10,028 (79%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 72 hrs | 8,506 (67%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 94 hrs | 8,425 (66%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 10, 2024 | 19 hrs | 4,048 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 40 hrs | 3,834 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Newton County recorded 847 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Newton County started May 4, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 53 hours and leaving up to 10,028 customers without power (79% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Newton County, with 115 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Newton County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 13th 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 Newton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | F | 13th |
| Sharkey County | F | 13th |
| Tunica County | F | 12th |
| Covington County | F | 12th |
| Hinds County | F | 11th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Newton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Newton County recorded 847 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Newton County's reliability grade?
Newton County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 13th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Newton County?
The worst outage on record started May 4, 2021 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 53 hours and affecting up to 10,028 customers.