Tippah County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | 59 hrs | 9,128 (54%) | Heat |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 1 hrs | 6,051 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 26, 2019 | 1 hrs | 5,063 (30%) | Tropical Storm Olga |
| Oct 26, 2019 | 1 hrs | 4,920 (29%) | Tropical Storm Olga |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 9 hrs | 4,645 (28%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Tippah County recorded 305 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Tippah County started June 26, 2023 (Heat), lasting 59 hours and leaving up to 9,128 customers without power (54% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Tippah County, with 37 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Tippah County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 46th 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 Tippah County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | C | 45th |
| Lauderdale County | C | 45th |
| Wayne County | C | 43rd |
| Coahoma County | C | 49th |
| Pearl River County | C | 43rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Tippah County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Tippah County recorded 305 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Tippah County's reliability grade?
Tippah County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 46th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Tippah County?
The worst outage on record started June 26, 2023 (Heat), lasting 59 hours and affecting up to 9,128 customers.