Kemper County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Kemper 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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Kemper County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kemper County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 184 significant power outages in Kemper County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–25, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 7,947 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 29 min of power per year, more than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 30th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 54% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 118 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kemper County has fallen recently: about 8 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 20 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 116 customers (2.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–25, 2021 | 7,947(100%) | 11 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Jul 13, 2023 | 3,886(79.1%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 13–15, 2021 | 3,443(70.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 5, 2023 | 3,443(70.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 17, 2019 | 3,422(69.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Kemper County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kemper County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn | Cooperative | 13,221 | 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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Kemper County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kemper County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kemper 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 Kemper County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn provide electric service in Kemper County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Kemper County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–25, 2021. It peaked at 7,947 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Kemper County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 184 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 118 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kemper County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/kemper-county