Quitman CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Mississippi
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2020 | 61 hrs | 3,220 (85%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 26, 2015 | <1 hr | 2,612 (69%) | Tornado |
| May 12, 2020 | <1 hr | 2,600 (68%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 17, 2021 | 3 hrs | 2,476 (65%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 7, 2017 | 1 hrs | 1,809 (48%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Quitman County recorded 1,054 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Quitman County started January 11, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 61 hours and leaving up to 3,220 customers without power (85% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Quitman County, with 151 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Quitman County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Quitman County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Greene County | F | 11th |
| George County | F | 11th |
| Lawrence County | F | 11th |
| Hinds County | F | 11th |
| Covington County | F | 12th |
Most reliable counties in Mississippi
The top 3 counties in Mississippi by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw County | A | 99th |
| Alcorn County | A | 98th |
| Monroe County | A | 98th |
Least reliable counties in Mississippi
The bottom 3 counties in Mississippi by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson County | F | 0th |
| Claiborne County | F | 0th |
| Jefferson County | F | 1st |
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 Quitman County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Quitman County recorded 1,054 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Quitman County's reliability grade?
Quitman County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 11th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Quitman County?
The worst outage on record started January 11, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 61 hours and affecting up to 3,220 customers.