Sunflower County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Mississippi
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2020 | 7 hrs | 3,876 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 16 hrs | 3,864 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 2 hrs | 2,934 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 12, 2020 | 39 hrs | 2,929 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 1 hrs | 2,898 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Sunflower County recorded 776 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Sunflower County started January 11, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 7 hours and leaving up to 3,876 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Sunflower County, with 95 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Sunflower County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th 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 Sunflower County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison County | D | 36th |
| Kemper County | D | 36th |
| Leake County | D | 36th |
| Hancock County | D | 36th |
| Jackson County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Sunflower County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Sunflower County recorded 776 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Sunflower County's reliability grade?
Sunflower County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Sunflower County?
The worst outage on record started January 11, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 7 hours and affecting up to 3,876 customers.