Tunica CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | <1 hr | 2,402 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 24, 2024 | <1 hr | 2,400 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 23, 2015 | <1 hr | 2,376 (52%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 18, 2023 | 3 hrs | 2,369 (52%) | Drought |
| Mar 5, 2015 | 12 hrs | 2,364 (52%) | Winter Storm |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Tunica County recorded 674 distinct power outage events, averaging 9.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Tunica County started October 15, 2024, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 2,402 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Tunica County, with 83 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Tunica County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 12th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Tunica County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | F | 13th |
| Newton County | F | 13th |
| Covington County | F | 12th |
| Hinds County | F | 11th |
| Sharkey County | F | 13th |
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 Tunica County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Tunica County recorded 674 outage events, averaging 9.5 hours each.
What is Tunica County's reliability grade?
Tunica County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 12th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Tunica County?
The worst outage on record started October 15, 2024, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 2,402 customers.