Leake County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Leake 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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Leake County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Leake County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 260 significant power outages in Leake County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 3–6, 2021) came when tornadoes left 6,252 customers (46.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 42 min of power per year, less than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 48th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 123 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Leake County has held roughly steady recently: about 7 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 454 customers (3.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 3–6, 2021 | 6,252(46.3%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Feb 15–21, 2021 | 4,703(34.8%) | 7 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Apr 10–13, 2020 | 4,361(32.3%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 14–19, 2023 | 3,690(27.3%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 23, 2024 | 3,477(25.7%) | 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 Leake County?
Electric companies with service territory in Leake County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor Owned | 464,256 | Not reporting | |
| Mississippi Power | Investor Owned | 193,135 | Not reporting | |
| Central Electric Power Assn - (MS) | Cooperative | 39,100 | 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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Leake County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Leake County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Leake 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 Leake County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Mississippi LLC, Mississippi Power Co, Central Electric Power Assn - (MS) provide electric service in Leake County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Leake County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 3–6, 2021. It peaked at 6,252 customers without power (46.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Leake County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 260 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 42 min of power per year, and on 123 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. "Leake County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/leake-county