Pearl River County, MS Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Pearl River County, Mississippi share live outage data (Coast Electric Power Assn - (MS)), and none of them report outages here right now. Mississippi Power Co and Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Pearl River County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pearl River County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 271 significant power outages in Pearl River County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 24 – Sep 4, 2021) came when Hurricane Ida left 20,988 customers (72.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 17 min of power per year, less than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 51st of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 59 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pearl River County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 321 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 24 – Sep 4, 2021 | 20,988(72.5%) | 12 | Hurricane Ida |
| 2 | Oct 23–26, 2019 | 12,171(42%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2020 | 11,076(38.3%) | 7 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 4 | Sep 11–12, 2024 | 9,034(31.2%) | 2 | Hurricane Francine |
| 5 | Apr 8–15, 2024 | 8,120(28%) | 8 | 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 Pearl River County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pearl River County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power | Investor Owned | 193,135 | Not reporting | |
| Coast Electric Power Assn - (MS) | Cooperative | 91,721 | 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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Pearl River County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pearl River County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pearl River 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 Pearl River County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Mississippi Power Co, Coast Electric Power Assn - (MS), Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn provide electric service in Pearl River County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Pearl River County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 24 – Sep 4, 2021. It peaked at 20,988 customers without power (72.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Ida.
How often does the power go out in Pearl River County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 271 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 59 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pearl River County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/pearl-river-county