Walthall County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Walthall 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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Walthall County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Walthall County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 313 significant power outages in Walthall County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–23, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 6,121 customers (88.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 21 hr 13 min of power per year, more than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 16th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 175 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Walthall County has fallen recently: about 16 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 25 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 885 customers (12.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–23, 2021 | 6,121(88.6%) | 9 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Jul 22, 2017 | 5,585(80.8%) | 1 | Extreme heat |
| 3 | Aug 29 – Sep 8, 2021 | 3,737(54.1%) | 11 | Hurricane Ida |
| 4 | Dec 21–23, 2022 | 3,737(54.1%) | 3 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 5 | Mar 15–21, 2025 | 3,587(51.9%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
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 Walthall County?
Electric companies with service territory in Walthall County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor Owned | 464,256 | Not reporting | |
| Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn | Cooperative | 54,457 | Not reporting | |
| Magnolia Electric Power Assn | Cooperative | 33,448 | 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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Walthall County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Walthall County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Walthall 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 Walthall County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Mississippi LLC, Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn, Magnolia Electric Power Assn provide electric service in Walthall County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Walthall County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–23, 2021. It peaked at 6,121 customers without power (88.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Walthall County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 313 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 21 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 175 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Walthall County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/walthall-county