Lauderdale County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Lauderdale 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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Lauderdale County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lauderdale County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 285 significant power outages in Lauderdale County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 4–9, 2021) came when tornadoes left 33,939 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 14 min of power per year, more than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 37th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 77 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lauderdale County has fallen recently: about 9 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 1,004 customers (3.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 4–9, 2021 | 33,939(100%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Feb 15–20, 2021 | 18,997(63%) | 6 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Mar 27–28, 2023 | 17,918(59.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 13–20, 2021 | 15,594(51.7%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 13–20, 2025 | 10,916(36.2%) | 8 | 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 Lauderdale County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lauderdale County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | Investor Owned | 193,135 | Not reporting | |
| 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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Lauderdale County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lauderdale County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Mississippi Power Co, East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn provide electric service in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Lauderdale County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 4–9, 2021. It peaked at 33,939 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Lauderdale County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 285 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 77 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lauderdale County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/lauderdale-county