Pontotoc County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Pontotoc 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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Pontotoc County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pontotoc County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 45 significant power outages in Pontotoc County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 22, 2021) left 1,599 customers (8.9% 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 1 hr 4 min of power per year, less than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 74th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pontotoc County has risen recently: about 1 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 310 customers (1.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 22, 2021 | 1,599(8.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Apr 5–8, 2025 | 1,304(7.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 28, 2021 | 1,274(7.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 7, 2023 | 1,261(7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 13–14, 2020 | 1,212(6.7%) | 2 | 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 Pontotoc County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pontotoc County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tombigbee Electric Power Assn | Cooperative | 45,945 | Not reporting | |
| North East Mississippi EPA | Cooperative | 30,409 | Not reporting | |
| Pontotoc Electric Power Assn | Cooperative | 20,778 | 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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Pontotoc County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pontotoc County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Tombigbee Electric Power Assn, North East Mississippi EPA, Pontotoc Electric Power Assn provide electric service in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Pontotoc County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 22, 2021. It peaked at 1,599 customers without power (8.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Pontotoc County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 45 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pontotoc County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/pontotoc-county