Pontotoc County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Mississippi
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2021 | 1 hrs | 1,599 (9%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 28 hrs | 1,304 (7%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 28, 2021 | 5 hrs | 1,274 (7%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 3 hrs | 1,261 (7%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 34 hrs | 1,212 (6%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Pontotoc County recorded 87 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pontotoc County started July 22, 2021, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 1,599 customers without power (9% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pontotoc County, with 17 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pontotoc County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 94th 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 Pontotoc County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall County | A | 96th |
| Leflore County | A | 91st |
| Lowndes County | A | 91st |
| Lee County | A | 97th |
| Monroe County | A | 98th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pontotoc County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Pontotoc County recorded 87 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Pontotoc County's reliability grade?
Pontotoc County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 94th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pontotoc County?
The worst outage on record started July 22, 2021, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 1,599 customers.