Winston County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Winston 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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Winston County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Winston County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 106 significant power outages in Winston County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–22, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 10,567 customers (79.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 52 min of power per year, less than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 55th of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 58% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 49 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Winston County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 275 customers (2.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–22, 2021 | 10,567(79.8%) | 8 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Oct 7–10, 2020 | 5,775(43.6%) | 4 | Hurricane Delta |
| 3 | Aug 30 – Sep 2, 2021 | 3,659(27.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 11–18, 2023 | 3,604(27.2%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 28–29, 2024 | 3,320(25.1%) | 2 | 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 Winston County?
Electric companies with service territory in Winston County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn | Cooperative | 13,221 | Not reporting | |
| Louisville Electric System | Municipal | 3,448 | 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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Winston County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Winston County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Winston 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 Winston County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn, Louisville Electric System provide electric service in Winston County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Winston County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–22, 2021. It peaked at 10,567 customers without power (79.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Winston County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 106 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 49 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Winston County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/winston-county