Lawrence County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Lawrence 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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Lawrence County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lawrence County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 371 significant power outages in Lawrence County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 8–11, 2017) came when a winter storm left 5,128 customers (79.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 17th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 204 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lawrence County has risen recently: about 22 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 17 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,742 customers (27%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 8–11, 2017 | 5,128(79.5%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Feb 15–24, 2021 | 4,076(63.2%) | 10 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | May 9–10, 2019 | 3,576(55.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 10–19, 2023 | 3,323(51.5%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 14–18, 2025 | 3,189(49.4%) | 5 | 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 Lawrence County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lawrence County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor Owned | 464,256 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 71,243 | Not reporting | |
| Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn | Cooperative | 54,457 | Not reporting | |
| Magnolia Electric Power Assn | Cooperative | 33,448 | 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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Lawrence County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lawrence County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Mississippi LLC, Southern Pine Electric Cooperative, Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn, Magnolia Electric Power Assn provide electric service in Lawrence County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 8–11, 2017. It peaked at 5,128 customers without power (79.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Lawrence County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 371 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 204 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lawrence County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/lawrence-county