Yazoo County, MS Power Outages
Utilities serving Yazoo 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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Yazoo County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Yazoo County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 152 significant power outages in Yazoo County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 17–20, 2021) came when flooding left 1,148 customers (10.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 55 min of power per year, less than the Mississippi average of 9 hr 26 min. That ranks 62nd of 82 Mississippi counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 31 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Yazoo County has risen recently: about 4 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 7, 2025) affected 223 customers (2.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 17–20, 2021 | 1,148(10.6%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 2 | Apr 12–14, 2020 | 1,015(9.4%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | May 3–5, 2021 | 958(8.9%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Mar 22–23, 2022 | 940(8.7%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Mar 25–27, 2023 | 880(8.2%) | 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 Yazoo County?
Electric companies with service territory in Yazoo County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MS) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entergy Mississippi | Investor Owned | 464,256 | Not reporting | |
| Yazoo Valley Elec Power Assn | Cooperative | 10,482 | Not reporting | |
| Public Serv Comm of Yazoo City -(MS) | Municipal | 5,245 | 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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Yazoo County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Yazoo County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Yazoo 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 Yazoo County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Entergy Mississippi LLC, Yazoo Valley Elec Power Assn, Public Serv Comm of Yazoo City -(MS) provide electric service in Yazoo County, Mississippi.
What was the worst power outage in Yazoo County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 17–20, 2021. It peaked at 1,148 customers without power (10.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Yazoo County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 152 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 31 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Yazoo County, MS Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/mississippi/yazoo-county