Benton County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Benton 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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Benton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Benton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 94 significant power outages in Benton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 26–30, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 854 customers (21.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 28 min of power per year, less than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 58th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 52 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Benton County has risen recently: about 6 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 18, 2025) affected 147 customers (3.7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 26–30, 2023 | 854(21.5%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 2–4, 2023 | 802(20.2%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Apr 12–13, 2020 | 590(14.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 20, 2024 | 442(11.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 30–31, 2024 | 440(11.1%) | 2 | 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 Benton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Benton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Holly Springs | Municipal | 11,972 | Not reporting | |
| City of New Albany - (MS) | Municipal | 11,351 | 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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Benton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Benton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Benton 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 Benton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, City of Holly Springs, City of New Albany - (MS) provide electric service in Benton County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Benton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 26–30, 2023. It peaked at 854 customers without power (21.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Benton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 94 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 52 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Benton County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/benton-county