Lee County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Lee 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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Lee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 36 significant power outages in Lee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 7–8, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 4,969 customers (9.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 49 min of power per year, less than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 70th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 2 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 528 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 7–8, 2025 | 4,969(9.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 10, 2025 | 4,636(9.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Feb 16, 2025 | 2,488(4.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 7, 2025 | 1,669(3.3%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 10, 2024 | 1,318(2.6%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Lee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee Electric Power Assn | Cooperative | 45,945 | Not reporting | |
| City of Tupelo - (MS) | Municipal | 15,710 | Not reporting | |
| Prentiss County Elec Pwr Assn | Cooperative | 14,166 | 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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Cities in Lee County
Tupelo
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Lee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lee 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 Lee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Tombigbee Electric Power Assn, City of Tupelo - (MS), Prentiss County Elec Pwr Assn provide electric service in Lee County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Lee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 7–8, 2025. It peaked at 4,969 customers without power (9.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 36 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 2 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. "Lee County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/lee-county