Quitman County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Quitman 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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Quitman County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Quitman County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 259 significant power outages in Quitman County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 11–15, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,220 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 31 hr 33 min of power per year, more than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 6th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 182 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Quitman County has fallen recently: about 26 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 36 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 4, 2025) affected 60 customers (3.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 11–15, 2020 | 3,220(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 23–26, 2015 | 2,612(100%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | May 12, 2020 | 2,600(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 17, 2021 | 2,476(100%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Sep 6–7, 2017 | 1,809(96.2%) | 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 Quitman County?
Electric companies with service territory in Quitman County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor Owned | 464,256 | Not reporting | |
| Coahoma Electric Power Assn | Cooperative | 8,390 | 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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Quitman County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Quitman County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Quitman 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 Quitman County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Mississippi LLC, Coahoma Electric Power Assn provide electric service in Quitman County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Quitman County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 11–15, 2020. It peaked at 3,220 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Quitman County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 259 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 31 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 182 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Quitman County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/quitman-county