Pearl River CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.