Hinds County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Hinds 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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Hinds County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hinds County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 341 significant power outages in Hinds County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 16–22, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 35,551 customers (29.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 35 min of power per year, more than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 27th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 39 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hinds County has risen recently: about 17 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 3,177 customers (2.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 16–22, 2023 | 35,551(29.1%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 14–23, 2021 | 33,873(27.7%) | 10 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | May 3–7, 2021 | 32,662(26.7%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jun 17–18, 2017 | 23,970(19.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 18–20, 2019 | 15,359(12.6%) | 3 | 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 Hinds County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hinds 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in Hinds County
Jackson, Clinton
Nearby counties
Hinds County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hinds County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hinds 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 Hinds County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Mississippi LLC, Southwest Mississippi E P A provide electric service in Hinds County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Hinds County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 16–22, 2023. It peaked at 35,551 customers without power (29.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Hinds County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 341 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 39 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hinds County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/hinds-county