Webster CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2017 | <1 hr | 2,810 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 24, 2019 | <1 hr | 2,506 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 25, 2019 | <1 hr | 1,283 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 15 hrs | 455 (6%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 26, 2019 | 24 hrs | 444 (6%) | Tropical Storm Olga |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Webster County recorded 277 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Webster County started December 21, 2017, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 2,810 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Webster County, with 36 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Webster County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Webster County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Union County | B | 79th |
| Clay County | B | 75th |
| Lamar County | B | 74th |
| Forrest County | B | 73rd |
| DeSoto County | B | 72nd |
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 Webster County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Webster County recorded 277 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Webster County's reliability grade?
Webster County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 79th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Webster County?
The worst outage on record started December 21, 2017, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 2,810 customers.