Rankin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | 65 hrs | 30,636 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 107 hrs | 21,096 (25%) | Hail |
| May 4, 2021 | 31 hrs | 13,830 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 2, 2016 | 1 hrs | 12,411 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 27, 2020 | 28 hrs | 12,409 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Rankin County recorded 1,354 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rankin County started May 10, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 65 hours and leaving up to 30,636 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Rankin County, with 161 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rankin County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 41st 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 Rankin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Stone County | C | 42nd |
| Marion County | D | 40th |
| Pearl River County | C | 43rd |
| Wayne County | C | 43rd |
| Washington County | D | 39th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Rankin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Rankin County recorded 1,354 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Rankin County's reliability grade?
Rankin County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 41st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rankin County?
The worst outage on record started May 10, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 65 hours and affecting up to 30,636 customers.