Adams County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Adams County, Mississippi don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Adams County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Adams County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 326 significant power outages in Adams County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 17 – Mar 1, 2021) came when flooding left 11,766 customers (67.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 26 hr 7 min of power per year, more than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 8th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 137 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Adams County has fallen recently: about 20 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 31 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 448 customers (2.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 17 – Mar 1, 2021 | 11,766(67.8%) | 13 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 29–31, 2015 | 11,114(64%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 9–16, 2020 | 10,574(60.9%) | 8 | Hurricane Delta |
| 4 | Dec 27, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025 | 7,769(44.8%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 30 – Sep 1, 2021 | 6,746(38.9%) | 3 | Hurricane Ida |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Adams County?
Electric companies with service territory in Adams County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor Owned | 464,256 | Not reporting | |
| Southwest Mississippi E P A | Cooperative | 25,366 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Mississippi. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Cities in Adams County
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Adams County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Adams County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Adams County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Adams County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Mississippi LLC, Southwest Mississippi E P A provide electric service in Adams County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Adams County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 17 – Mar 1, 2021. It peaked at 11,766 customers without power (67.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Adams County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 326 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 26 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 137 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Adams County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/adams-county