Forrest County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Forrest 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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Forrest County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Forrest County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 184 significant power outages in Forrest County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 13, 2018) left 13,390 customers (30.1% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 56 min of power per year, less than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 68th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 18 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Forrest County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17, 2025) affected 566 customers (1.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 13, 2018 | 13,390(30.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jan 21–23, 2017 | 12,691(28.6%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Oct 27–30, 2020 | 7,127(16%) | 4 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 4 | Apr 20, 2020 | 5,654(12.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 30–31, 2018 | 4,645(10.5%) | 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 Forrest County?
Electric companies with service territory in Forrest County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | Investor Owned | 193,135 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 71,243 | Not reporting | |
| Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn | Cooperative | 54,457 | Not reporting | |
| Dixie Electric Power Assn - (MS) | Cooperative | 41,654 | 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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Forrest County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Forrest County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Forrest 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 Forrest County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Mississippi Power Co, Southern Pine Electric Cooperative, Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn, Dixie Electric Power Assn - (MS) provide electric service in Forrest County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Forrest County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 13, 2018. It peaked at 13,390 customers without power (30.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Forrest County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 184 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 18 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Forrest County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/forrest-county