Wilkinson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2024 | 74 hrs | 5,272 (88%) | Tornado |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 138 hrs | 4,140 (69%) | Tropical Storm Ida |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 66 hrs | 3,969 (67%) | Tornado |
| Apr 7, 2016 | 10 hrs | 2,992 (50%) | Hail |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 2 hrs | 2,972 (50%) | Flash Flood |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wilkinson County recorded 1,435 distinct power outage events, averaging 9.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wilkinson County started December 28, 2024 (Tornado), lasting 74 hours and leaving up to 5,272 customers without power (88% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Wilkinson County, with 201 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wilkinson County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 0th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Mississippi
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Wilkinson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Claiborne County | F | 0th |
| Jefferson County | F | 1st |
| Amite County | F | 2nd |
| Franklin County | F | 2nd |
| Copiah County | F | 4th |
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 Wilkinson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wilkinson County recorded 1,435 outage events, averaging 9.1 hours each.
What is Wilkinson County's reliability grade?
Wilkinson County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 0th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wilkinson County?
The worst outage on record started December 28, 2024 (Tornado), lasting 74 hours and affecting up to 5,272 customers.