Holmes County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Holmes 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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Holmes County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Holmes County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 332 significant power outages in Holmes County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 14–22, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,987 customers (60.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 19th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 111 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Holmes County has risen recently: about 25 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–21, 2025) affected 408 customers (6.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 14–22, 2023 | 3,987(60.1%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 18–26, 2022 | 3,900(58.8%) | 9 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jul 19, 2015 | 3,698(55.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 18–22, 2021 | 3,169(47.8%) | 5 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 5 | Jul 10–11, 2022 | 2,953(44.5%) | 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 Holmes County?
Electric companies with service territory in Holmes County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor Owned | 464,256 | Not reporting | |
| Delta Electric Power Assn | Cooperative | 28,950 | Not reporting | |
| Yazoo Valley Elec Power Assn | Cooperative | 10,482 | Not reporting | |
| City of Durant - (MS) | Municipal | — | 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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Holmes County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Holmes County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Holmes 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 Holmes County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Mississippi LLC, Delta Electric Power Assn, Yazoo Valley Elec Power Assn, City of Durant - (MS) provide electric service in Holmes County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Holmes County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 14–22, 2023. It peaked at 3,987 customers without power (60.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Holmes County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 332 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 111 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Holmes County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/holmes-county