Tate CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2016 | 1 hrs | 8,659 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 90 hrs | 5,802 (31%) | Ice Storm |
| Jan 25, 2021 | <1 hr | 5,204 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 26, 2019 | <1 hr | 4,007 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 70 hrs | 3,638 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Tate County recorded 679 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Tate County started May 26, 2016, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 8,659 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Tate County, with 84 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Tate County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Tate County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | D | 36th |
| Leake County | D | 36th |
| Harrison County | D | 36th |
| Sunflower County | D | 36th |
| Kemper County | D | 36th |
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 Tate County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Tate County recorded 679 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is Tate County's reliability grade?
Tate County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 34th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Tate County?
The worst outage on record started May 26, 2016, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 8,659 customers.