Copiah County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Copiah 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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Copiah County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Copiah County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 366 significant power outages in Copiah County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–25, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 12,611 customers (71.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 25 hr 28 min of power per year, more than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 9th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 29% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 157 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Copiah County has fallen recently: about 22 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 28 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,205 customers (6.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–25, 2021 | 12,611(71.1%) | 11 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Apr 19–29, 2020 | 11,252(63.5%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 15–17, 2016 | 10,808(61%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jun 14–22, 2023 | 10,036(56.6%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 30 – Sep 2, 2021 | 8,302(46.8%) | 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 Copiah County?
Electric companies with service territory in Copiah County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor Owned | 464,256 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 71,243 | 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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Copiah County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Copiah County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Copiah 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 Copiah County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Mississippi LLC, Southern Pine Electric Cooperative, Southwest Mississippi E P A provide electric service in Copiah County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Copiah County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–25, 2021. It peaked at 12,611 customers without power (71.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Copiah County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 366 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 157 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Copiah County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/copiah-county