Jackson County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Jackson 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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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 360 significant power outages in Jackson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 27 – Nov 11, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 54,222 customers (93.8% 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 44th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 54% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 33 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jackson County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22, 2025) affected 860 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 27 – Nov 11, 2020 | 54,222(93.8%) | 16 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | Oct 8–11, 2017 | 30,090(52.1%) | 4 | Hurricane Nate |
| 3 | May 11–15, 2018 | 12,045(20.8%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 15–16, 2020 | 9,988(17.3%) | 2 | Hurricane Sally |
| 5 | Dec 24, 2015 | 7,223(12.5%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
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 Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in Jackson County
Pascagoula, Gautier, Ocean Springs
Nearby counties
Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 27 – Nov 11, 2020. It peaked at 54,222 customers without power (93.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 360 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 33 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jackson County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/jackson-county