Amite County, MS Power Outages
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Amite County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Amite County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 435 significant power outages in Amite County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 27 – Sep 8, 2021) came when Hurricane Ida left 7,415 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 41 hr 57 min of power per year, more than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 5th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 279 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Amite County has fallen recently: about 34 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 49 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,524 customers (22.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 27 – Sep 8, 2021 | 7,415(100%) | 13 | Hurricane Ida |
| 2 | Oct 8–13, 2020 | 7,077(100%) | 6 | Hurricane Delta |
| 3 | May 29 – Jun 8, 2024 | 5,405(79.2%) | 11 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | May 9–12, 2019 | 4,468(65.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 8–11, 2017 | 4,325(63.4%) | 4 | Winter storm |
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 Amite County?
Electric companies with service territory in Amite County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor Owned | 464,256 | Not reporting | |
| Magnolia Electric Power Assn | Cooperative | 33,448 | 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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Amite County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Amite County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Amite 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 Amite County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Mississippi LLC, Magnolia Electric Power Assn, Southwest Mississippi E P A provide electric service in Amite County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Amite County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 27 – Sep 8, 2021. It peaked at 7,415 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Ida.
How often does the power go out in Amite County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 435 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 41 hr 57 min of power per year, and on 279 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Amite County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/amite-county