Rankin County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Rankin 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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Rankin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rankin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 306 significant power outages in Rankin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 6–13, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 30,636 customers (36.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 41 min of power per year, less than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 53rd of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 37 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rankin County has risen recently: about 8 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,491 customers (1.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 6–13, 2024 | 30,636(36.3%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 16–21, 2023 | 21,096(25%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | May 4–6, 2021 | 13,830(16.4%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Feb 2, 2016 | 12,411(14.7%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 27–28, 2020 | 12,409(14.7%) | 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 Rankin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rankin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor Owned | 464,256 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 71,243 | Not reporting | |
| Central Electric Power Assn - (MS) | Cooperative | 39,100 | 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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Cities in Rankin County
Pearl, Brandon
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Rankin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rankin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rankin 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 Rankin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Mississippi LLC, Southern Pine Electric Cooperative, Central Electric Power Assn - (MS) provide electric service in Rankin County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Rankin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 6–13, 2024. It peaked at 30,636 customers without power (36.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Rankin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 306 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 37 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rankin County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/rankin-county