Lincoln County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Lincoln 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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Lincoln County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lincoln County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 343 significant power outages in Lincoln County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 20–24, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 21,819 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 24th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 96 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lincoln County has fallen recently: about 12 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 24 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 3,576 customers (17.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 20–24, 2020 | 21,819(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 16–17, 2025 | 10,241(50%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 11–24, 2021 | 9,395(45.9%) | 14 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 4 | Oct 9–13, 2020 | 7,799(38.1%) | 5 | Hurricane Delta |
| 5 | Jan 2–4, 2017 | 7,306(35.7%) | 3 | 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 Lincoln County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lincoln County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor Owned | 464,256 | Not reporting | |
| Magnolia Electric Power Assn | Cooperative | 33,448 | Not reporting | |
| Southwest Mississippi E P A | Cooperative | 25,366 | 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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Lincoln County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lincoln County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Mississippi LLC, Magnolia Electric Power Assn, Southwest Mississippi E P A provide electric service in Lincoln County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 20–24, 2020. It peaked at 21,819 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lincoln County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 343 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 96 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. "Lincoln County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/lincoln-county