Scott County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Mississippi
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | 84 hrs | 14,747 (82%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 18 hrs | 12,650 (70%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 89 hrs | 10,667 (59%) | Hail |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 80 hrs | 9,885 (55%) | Winter Storm Uri |
| May 4, 2021 | 48 hrs | 8,934 (50%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Scott County recorded 1,018 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Scott County started June 16, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 84 hours and leaving up to 14,747 customers without power (82% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Scott County, with 134 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Scott County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 15th 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 Scott County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Humphreys County | F | 15th |
| Sharkey County | F | 13th |
| Newton County | F | 13th |
| Perry County | F | 18th |
| Montgomery County | F | 13th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Scott County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Scott County recorded 1,018 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Scott County's reliability grade?
Scott County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 15th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Scott County?
The worst outage on record started June 16, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 84 hours and affecting up to 14,747 customers.