Lamar County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Lamar 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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Lamar County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lamar County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 239 significant power outages in Lamar County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 8–10, 2017) came when a winter storm left 8,781 customers (28.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 55 min of power per year, less than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 65th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 42 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lamar County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 639 customers (2.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 8–10, 2017 | 8,781(28.2%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jul 11–12, 2023 | 5,471(17.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 10–16, 2024 | 5,042(16.2%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 18–19, 2019 | 4,969(16%) | 2 | Extreme heat |
| 5 | Jun 15–16, 2023 | 4,804(15.4%) | 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 Lamar County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lamar County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | Investor Owned | 193,135 | 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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Lamar County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lamar County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lamar 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 Lamar County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Mississippi Power Co, Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn provide electric service in Lamar County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Lamar County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 8–10, 2017. It peaked at 8,781 customers without power (28.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Lamar County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 239 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 42 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. "Lamar County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/lamar-county