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Mississippi Storm Leaves 36,000 Homes Powerless, 23 Dead

2/4/2026

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A severe winter storm in Mississippi left more than 36,000 homes without power for two weeks.
Officials estimate restoration could take another 10 days.
Governor Tate Reeves said outages fell to nearly 56,000 statewide from a peak above 180,000, and 93 warming centers operate across 51 counties.
The storm caused 23 deaths, primarily in the Delta and northern Mississippi.
The National Guard assists with road clearance and welfare checks.

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A severe winter storm in Mississippi left more than 36,000 homes without power for two weeks.
Officials estimate restoration could take another 10 days.
Governor Tate Reeves said outages fell to nearly 56,000 statewide from a peak above 180,000, and 93 warming centers operate across 51 counties.
The storm caused 23 deaths, primarily in the Delta and northern Mississippi.
The National Guard assists with road clearance and welfare checks.