Yalobusha County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Mississippi
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 70 hrs | 3,395 (47%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 10, 2020 | 1 hrs | 2,317 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 29, 2018 | 1 hrs | 1,744 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 16, 2019 | 4 hrs | 1,742 (24%) | Heat |
| May 26, 2025 | 47 hrs | 1,711 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Yalobusha County recorded 569 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Yalobusha County started April 13, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 70 hours and leaving up to 3,395 customers without power (47% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Yalobusha County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Yalobusha County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 31st 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 Yalobusha County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bolivar County | D | 31st |
| Neshoba County | D | 29th |
| Tate County | D | 34th |
| Madison County | D | 28th |
| Panola County | D | 28th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Yalobusha County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Yalobusha County recorded 569 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Yalobusha County's reliability grade?
Yalobusha County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 31st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Yalobusha County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 70 hours and affecting up to 3,395 customers.