Claiborne County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Claiborne 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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Claiborne County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Claiborne County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 378 significant power outages in Claiborne County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 17 – Mar 9, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 4,749 customers (79.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 52 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 3rd of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% 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 Claiborne County has fallen recently: about 45 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 59 hr 24 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–30, 2025) affected 992 customers (16.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 17 – Mar 9, 2021 | 4,749(79.6%) | 21 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | May 2–6, 2021 | 3,828(64.2%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 9–16, 2020 | 3,695(61.9%) | 8 | Hurricane Delta |
| 4 | Jun 14–23, 2023 | 3,538(59.3%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 27 – Sep 9, 2021 | 3,359(56.3%) | 14 | 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 Claiborne County?
Electric companies with service territory in Claiborne 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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Claiborne County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Claiborne County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Claiborne 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 Claiborne County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Mississippi LLC, Southwest Mississippi E P A provide electric service in Claiborne County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Claiborne County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 17 – Mar 9, 2021. It peaked at 4,749 customers without power (79.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Claiborne County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 378 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 52 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 279 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Claiborne County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/claiborne-county