Lafayette County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Lafayette 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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Lafayette County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lafayette County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 174 significant power outages in Lafayette County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 12–14, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,154 customers (24.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 28 min of power per year, less than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 60th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% 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 Lafayette County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,891 customers (5.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 12–14, 2020 | 9,154(24.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 22, 2018 | 7,102(19.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 9–10, 2021 | 5,683(15.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 3–4, 2023 | 5,183(14.1%) | 2 | High winds |
| 5 | May 15–21, 2025 | 4,825(13.1%) | 7 | 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 Lafayette County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lafayette County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Mississippi EPA | Cooperative | 30,409 | Not reporting | |
| Tallahatchie Valley E P A | Cooperative | 28,751 | Not reporting | |
| City of Oxford - (MS) | Municipal | 10,644 | 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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Lafayette County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lafayette County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lafayette 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 Lafayette County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, North East Mississippi EPA, Tallahatchie Valley E P A, City of Oxford - (MS) provide electric service in Lafayette County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Lafayette County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 12–14, 2020. It peaked at 9,154 customers without power (24.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lafayette County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 174 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 33 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lafayette County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/lafayette-county