Hancock County, MS Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Hancock County, Mississippi share live outage data (Coast Electric Power Assn - (MS)), and none of them report outages here right now. Mississippi Power Co does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Hancock County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hancock County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 200 significant power outages in Hancock County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 25 – Nov 7, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 20,924 customers (85.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 42 min of power per year, close to the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 45th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 52% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 58 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hancock County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 245 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 25 – Nov 7, 2020 | 20,924(85.6%) | 14 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | Aug 29–31, 2021 | 7,642(31.3%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | May 13, 2018 | 5,928(24.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 10–11, 2024 | 4,850(19.9%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Mar 9, 2024 | 4,634(19%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Hancock County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hancock County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | Investor Owned | 193,135 | Not reporting | |
| Coast Electric Power Assn - (MS) | Cooperative | 91,721 | 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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Hancock County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hancock County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hancock 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 Hancock County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Mississippi Power Co, Coast Electric Power Assn - (MS) provide electric service in Hancock County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Hancock County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 25 – Nov 7, 2020. It peaked at 20,924 customers without power (85.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Hancock County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 200 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 42 min of power per year, and on 58 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hancock County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/hancock-county