Lowndes County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Lowndes 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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Lowndes County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lowndes County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 161 significant power outages in Lowndes County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 30, 2022) came when tornadoes left 5,628 customers (16.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 24 min of power per year, less than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 72nd of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 22 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lowndes County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 544 customers (1.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 30, 2022 | 5,628(16.9%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | May 18, 2025 | 4,612(13.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 10, 2017 | 3,666(11%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 8–10, 2021 | 3,655(11%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 18–19, 2019 | 3,383(10.2%) | 2 | 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 Lowndes County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lowndes County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-County Electric Power Assn | Cooperative | 51,748 | Not reporting | |
| City of Columbus - (MS) | Municipal | 12,609 | Not reporting | |
| Monroe County Elec Power Assn | Cooperative | 11,909 | 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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Lowndes County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lowndes County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lowndes 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 Lowndes County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, 4-County Electric Power Assn, City of Columbus - (MS), Monroe County Elec Power Assn provide electric service in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Lowndes County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 30, 2022. It peaked at 5,628 customers without power (16.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Lowndes County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 161 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 24 min of power per year, and on 22 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. "Lowndes County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/lowndes-county