Bolivar County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Bolivar 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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Bolivar County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bolivar County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 309 significant power outages in Bolivar County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 11–16, 2020) came when tornadoes left 12,347 customers (85.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 9 min of power per year, more than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 38th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 85 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bolivar County has fallen recently: about 8 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 171 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 11–16, 2020 | 12,347(85.3%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | May 15–17, 2018 | 7,934(54.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 13–18, 2020 | 5,367(37.1%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 30 – Apr 1, 2022 | 3,848(26.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 19–22, 2019 | 3,641(25.1%) | 4 | 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 Bolivar County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bolivar County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor Owned | 464,256 | Not reporting | |
| Delta Electric Power Assn | Cooperative | 28,950 | Not reporting | |
| Coahoma Electric Power Assn | Cooperative | 8,390 | 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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Bolivar County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bolivar County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bolivar 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 Bolivar County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Mississippi LLC, Delta Electric Power Assn, Coahoma Electric Power Assn provide electric service in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Bolivar County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 11–16, 2020. It peaked at 12,347 customers without power (85.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Bolivar County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 309 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 9 min of power per year, and on 85 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bolivar County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/bolivar-county