Alcorn County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Alcorn 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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Alcorn County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Alcorn County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 21 significant power outages in Alcorn County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 31, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 1,615 customers (8.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 min of power per year, less than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 76th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 3 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 14–15, 2025) affected 234 customers (1.2%) amid extreme heat.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 31, 2024 | 1,615(8.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 24, 2025 | 1,557(7.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 30–31, 2024 | 1,418(7.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 8, 2024 | 835(4.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jan 5, 2025 | 766(3.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Alcorn County?
Electric companies with service territory in Alcorn County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcorn County Elec Power Assn | Cooperative | 19,204 | 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 Alcorn County
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Alcorn County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Alcorn County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Alcorn 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 Alcorn County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alcorn County Elec Power Assn provide electric service in Alcorn County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Alcorn County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 31, 2024. It peaked at 1,615 customers without power (8.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Alcorn County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 21 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 min of power per year, and on 3 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Alcorn County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/alcorn-county