George County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving George 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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George County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in George County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 343 significant power outages in George County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 29 – Nov 8, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 14,673 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 26 hr 9 min of power per year, more than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 7th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 199 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in George County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 45 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 215 customers (2.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 8, 2020 | 14,673(100%) | 11 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | May 10–14, 2024 | 8,177(87.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 8–11, 2017 | 7,405(79.2%) | 4 | Hurricane Nate |
| 4 | Apr 23–24, 2020 | 5,057(54.1%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Aug 29 – Sep 5, 2018 | 3,219(34.4%) | 8 | Tropical Storm Gordon |
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 George County?
Electric companies with service territory in George County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | Investor Owned | 193,135 | Not reporting | |
| Singing River Elec Cooperative | Cooperative | 81,437 | Not reporting | |
| Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn | Cooperative | 54,457 | 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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George County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in George County right now?
No outages are currently reported for George 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 George County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Mississippi Power Co, Singing River Elec Cooperative, Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn provide electric service in George County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in George County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 29 – Nov 8, 2020. It peaked at 14,673 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in George County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 343 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 26 hr 9 min of power per year, and on 199 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "George County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/george-county