Simpson County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Simpson 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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Simpson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Simpson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 366 significant power outages in Simpson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 8–10, 2017) came when a winter storm left 10,727 customers (67.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 59 min of power per year, more than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 26th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 136 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Simpson County has risen recently: about 18 hr 18 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 396 customers (2.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 8–10, 2017 | 10,727(67.8%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 16–21, 2023 | 8,287(52.4%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 15–21, 2021 | 6,502(41.1%) | 7 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 4 | Dec 27, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025 | 6,225(39.4%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Oct 26–28, 2019 | 5,900(37.3%) | 3 | 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 Simpson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Simpson 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 |
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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Simpson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Simpson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Simpson 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 Simpson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Mississippi LLC, Southern Pine Electric Cooperative provide electric service in Simpson County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Simpson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 8–10, 2017. It peaked at 10,727 customers without power (67.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Simpson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 366 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 136 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Simpson County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/simpson-county