Pearl River County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Mississippi
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2021 | 67 hrs | 20,988 (67%) | Tropical Storm Ida |
| Oct 26, 2019 | 3 hrs | 12,171 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 28, 2020 | 49 hrs | 11,076 (36%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 22 hrs | 9,034 (29%) | Hurricane Francine |
| Oct 26, 2019 | 13 hrs | 8,519 (27%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pearl River County recorded 641 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pearl River County started August 29, 2021 (Tropical Storm Ida), lasting 67 hours and leaving up to 20,988 customers without power (67% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Pearl River County, with 75 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pearl River County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 43rd 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 Pearl River County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Stone County | C | 42nd |
| Wayne County | C | 43rd |
| Rankin County | C | 41st |
| Lauderdale County | C | 45th |
| Marion County | D | 40th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pearl River County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pearl River County recorded 641 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Pearl River County's reliability grade?
Pearl River County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 43rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pearl River County?
The worst outage on record started August 29, 2021 (Tropical Storm Ida), lasting 67 hours and affecting up to 20,988 customers.