Pontotoc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2017 | 22 hrs | 13,577 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 58 hrs | 11,796 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 56 hrs | 8,591 (28%) | Tornado |
| Oct 2, 2016 | 1 hrs | 7,418 (24%) | Drought |
| Dec 6, 2015 | 3 hrs | 7,277 (23%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pontotoc County recorded 694 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pontotoc County started July 2, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 22 hours and leaving up to 13,577 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Pontotoc County, with 82 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pontotoc County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 48th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Oklahoma
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Pontotoc County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Seminole County | C | 48th |
| Harper County | C | 49th |
| Comanche County | C | 50th |
| Garvin County | C | 50th |
| Major County | C | 51st |
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 Pontotoc County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pontotoc County recorded 694 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Pontotoc County's reliability grade?
Pontotoc County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 48th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pontotoc County?
The worst outage on record started July 2, 2017 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 22 hours and affecting up to 13,577 customers.