Monroe County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Monroe 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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Monroe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Monroe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 33 significant power outages in Monroe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 24, 2019) left 1,266 customers (6.8% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 min of power per year, less than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 77th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
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 25, 2025) affected 259 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 24, 2019 | 1,266(6.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 23, 2019 | 1,262(6.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Aug 4, 2019 | 606(3.2%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Mar 6, 2019 | 598(3.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 13, 2022 | 520(2.8%) | 1 | 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 Monroe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Monroe County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-County Electric Power Assn | Cooperative | 51,748 | Not reporting | |
| Monroe County Elec Power Assn | Cooperative | 11,909 | Not reporting | |
| City of Amory | Municipal | 3,982 | Not reporting | |
| City of Aberdeen - (MS) | Municipal | 3,270 | 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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Monroe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Monroe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Monroe 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 Monroe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, 4-County Electric Power Assn, Monroe County Elec Power Assn, City of Amory, City of Aberdeen - (MS) provide electric service in Monroe County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 24, 2019. It peaked at 1,266 customers without power (6.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Monroe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 33 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 min of power per year, and on 2 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Monroe County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/monroe-county