Wayne CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2025 | 19 hrs | 3,668 (34%) | Tornado |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 12 hrs | 3,397 (31%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 118 hrs | 2,520 (23%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 6 hrs | 2,007 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 43 hrs | 1,804 (17%) | Tornado |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Wayne County recorded 747 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wayne County started February 16, 2025 (Tornado), lasting 19 hours and leaving up to 3,668 customers without power (34% of the county) at its peak.
December has historically been the worst month for outages in Wayne County, with 149 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wayne County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Wayne County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl River County | C | 43rd |
| Stone County | C | 42nd |
| Lauderdale County | C | 45th |
| Rankin County | C | 41st |
| Carroll County | C | 45th |
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 Wayne County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Wayne County recorded 747 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Wayne County's reliability grade?
Wayne County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 43rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wayne County?
The worst outage on record started February 16, 2025 (Tornado), lasting 19 hours and affecting up to 3,668 customers.