Oktibbeha County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Oktibbeha 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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Oktibbeha County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Oktibbeha County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 125 significant power outages in Oktibbeha County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 29 – Sep 1, 2021) came when Hurricane Ida left 5,380 customers (16.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 39 min of power per year, less than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 71st of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Oktibbeha County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 453 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 29 – Sep 1, 2021 | 5,380(16.1%) | 4 | Hurricane Ida |
| 2 | Dec 23–24, 2022 | 3,908(11.7%) | 2 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 3 | Feb 18–21, 2021 | 3,194(9.6%) | 4 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 4 | Apr 10, 2022 | 2,821(8.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 12–15, 2021 | 2,776(8.3%) | 4 | 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 Oktibbeha County?
Electric companies with service territory in Oktibbeha 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 Starkville | Municipal | 15,671 | 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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Oktibbeha County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Oktibbeha County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Oktibbeha 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 Oktibbeha County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, 4-County Electric Power Assn, City of Starkville provide electric service in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Oktibbeha County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 29 – Sep 1, 2021. It peaked at 5,380 customers without power (16.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Ida.
How often does the power go out in Oktibbeha County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 125 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 39 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Oktibbeha County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/oktibbeha-county