Panola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2020 | 41 hrs | 9,209 (45%) | Tornado |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 70 hrs | 8,779 (43%) | Flash Flood |
| Mar 30, 2022 | 54 hrs | 7,443 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 90 hrs | 6,838 (34%) | Ice Storm |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 27 hrs | 4,988 (25%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Panola County, Mississippi that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Panola County recorded 785 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Panola County started January 11, 2020 (Tornado), lasting 41 hours and leaving up to 9,209 customers without power (45% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Panola County, with 105 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Panola County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Panola County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Madison County | D | 28th |
| Neshoba County | D | 29th |
| Clarke County | D | 25th |
| Bolivar County | D | 31st |
| Yalobusha County | D | 31st |
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 Panola County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Panola County recorded 785 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Panola County's reliability grade?
Panola County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 28th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Panola County?
The worst outage on record started January 11, 2020 (Tornado), lasting 41 hours and affecting up to 9,209 customers.