1,434 Washington County, Mississippi electricity customers without power

Washington County, Mississippi – 1,434 out of 15,243 tracked meters (9.41%) are without power in Washington County, Mississippi.

 

There are currently 1,456 homes and businesses without power in Washington County, Mississippi. This represents 9.55% of the 15,243 customers we track in the county as of May 25, 2025 8:15:03 PM Central Daylight Time. Washington County, Mississippi currently has the 4th most power outages of any state and the 13th highest ratio of customers out of any county in Mississippi.

 

 

How Entergy Restores Power After a Storm

When severe weather strikes, restoring power safely and quickly is Entergy’s top priority. The process is complex and follows a strategic, step-by-step approach to ensure critical needs are met first while working toward full restoration for all customers.

Entergy’s storm restoration begins before a storm ever hits. The company monitors weather systems closely and stages crews and equipment in advance. Once conditions are safe, damage assessments begin immediately. These assessments are crucial for developing a detailed restoration plan.

The restoration process prioritizes power to critical infrastructure such as hospitals, water treatment facilities, and emergency services. Next, crews focus on repairing transmission lines and substations that deliver electricity to large areas. After that, work shifts to distribution lines serving neighborhoods and individual homes.

Entergy uses advanced technology and smart meters to help pinpoint outages and assess repairs more accurately. The company also brings in mutual assistance crews from other states when needed to speed up restoration efforts.

Communication with customers is a key part of the process. Entergy provides regular updates through its website, mobile app, and social media channels, helping residents stay informed about outages and estimated restoration times.

While every storm is different, Entergy’s well-tested plan helps ensure that power is restored as quickly and safely as possible. Learn more about their full restoration process at entergynewsroom.com/storm-center/restoration.