Tate County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2016 | 1 hrs | 8,659 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 1, 2023 | 90 hrs | 5,802 (31%) | Ice Storm |
| Jan 25, 2021 | 1 hrs | 5,204 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 26, 2019 | 1 hrs | 4,007 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 70 hrs | 3,638 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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).
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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 |
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.