Stone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2020 | 120 hrs | 8,600 (63%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 2 hrs | 6,749 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 11, 2019 | 4 hrs | 5,598 (41%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 1, 2019 | 1 hrs | 5,535 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 1 hrs | 3,968 (29%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Stone County recorded 750 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Stone County started October 28, 2020 (Hurricane Zeta), lasting 120 hours and leaving up to 8,600 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Stone County, with 92 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Stone County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 42nd 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 Stone County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl River County | C | 43rd |
| Rankin County | C | 41st |
| Wayne County | C | 43rd |
| Marion County | D | 40th |
| Lauderdale County | C | 45th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Stone County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Stone County recorded 750 outage events, averaging 1.6 hours each.
What is Stone County's reliability grade?
Stone County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 42nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Stone County?
The worst outage on record started October 28, 2020 (Hurricane Zeta), lasting 120 hours and affecting up to 8,600 customers.