Newton County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Newton 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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Newton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Newton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 286 significant power outages in Newton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 4–6, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 10,028 customers (79% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 31 min of power per year, more than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 28th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 46% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 113 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Newton County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 23 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 357 customers (2.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 4–6, 2021 | 10,028(79%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Feb 15–25, 2021 | 8,506(67%) | 11 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | May 10, 2024 | 4,048(31.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 14–20, 2023 | 3,834(30.2%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 26–31, 2019 | 3,305(26%) | 6 | 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 Newton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Newton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | Investor Owned | 193,135 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 71,243 | Not reporting | |
| Central Electric Power Assn - (MS) | Cooperative | 39,100 | Not reporting | |
| East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn | Cooperative | 13,221 | 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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Newton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Newton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Newton 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 Newton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Mississippi Power Co, Southern Pine Electric Cooperative, Central Electric Power Assn - (MS), East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn provide electric service in Newton County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Newton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 4–6, 2021. It peaked at 10,028 customers without power (79% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Newton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 286 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 113 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Newton County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/newton-county