Marion County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Marion 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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Marion County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marion County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 248 significant power outages in Marion County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 8–11, 2021) came when tornadoes left 6,669 customers (57.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 17 min of power per year, less than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 54th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 75 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marion County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,626 customers (14%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 8–11, 2021 | 6,669(57.4%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Oct 26–31, 2019 | 5,401(46.5%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 23–25, 2014 | 3,635(31.3%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Aug 16–18, 2017 | 3,616(31.1%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 5 | Apr 23, 2016 | 3,592(30.9%) | 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 Marion County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marion County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | Investor Owned | 193,135 | Not reporting | |
| Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn | Cooperative | 54,457 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Mississippi. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Marion County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marion County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Marion 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 Marion County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Mississippi Power Co, Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn provide electric service in Marion County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Marion County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 8–11, 2021. It peaked at 6,669 customers without power (57.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Marion County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 248 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 75 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Marion County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/marion-county