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The tornado demolished a 115,000-volt substation in southwest Jackson on March 3, 1966.
The tornado demolished a 115,000-volt substation in southwest Jackson on March 3, 1966.
Insights > People power, Storms
‘Awe inspiring and devastating’: Candlestick Park tornado of 1966
04/12/2023

In a matter of seconds, the tornado demolished Entergy’s 115,000-volt Southwest Jackson Substation and severed six major transmission lines and numerous distribution lines, prompting crews to work around the clock until full service was restored.

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A half-inch accumulation of ice on power lines can add 500 pounds of extra weight.
A half-inch accumulation of ice on power lines can add 500 pounds of extra weight.
Insights > Storms
1994 ice storm sets stage for new era in storm response
04/11/2023

After 1994, Entergy started transitioning to a more centralized approach to storm response that included leveraging resources across the company’s four-state area to accelerate service restoration.

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Delta Steam Station
Delta Steam Station
Insights > Our future, People power, Giving back, Storms
Entergy Mississippi celebrates milestone
04/11/2023

A hundred years ago, Arkansas businessman Harvey Couch was making good on his vision to electrify the South when he incorporated The Mississippi Power and Light Company, the precursor of Entergy Mississippi. His new venture not only brought modern electric service to the Mississippi Delta—the heart of the state’s agricultural economy—but also unlocked future growth opportunities in a region rich with potential.  

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Entergy Mississippi President and CEO Haley Fisackerly tours damaged substation in Winona.
Entergy Mississippi President and CEO Haley Fisackerly tours damaged substation in Winona.
Insights > Giving back, Storms
Together, we will rebuild
04/05/2023

Last week, I toured parts of the Entergy Mississippi service area that were devastated by the recent tornado outbreak, including Rolling Fork, Silver City and Winona. It was destruction that I have never seen in my time at Entergy or in my personal life as a Mississippian.

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More than 1,250 crew members worked to restore service to the nearly 44,100 customers.
More than 1,250 crew members worked to restore service to the nearly 44,100 customers.
Insights > Storms
Entergy Mississippi storm update – 3/31/23, 8 a.m.
03/31/2023

More than 1,250 crew members worked safely and quickly to restore service to the nearly 44,100 customers who were impacted by two severe weather events.

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Insights > Storms
Entergy Mississippi storm update – 3/30/23, 10 a.m.
03/30/2023

Restoration is complete in Clinton, Jackson, and Vicksburg for all customers that can safely receive power.

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An EF-3 tornado passed through the Winona substation on Highway 51, twisting 40-foot steel towers to the ground and causing extensive damage.
An EF-3 tornado passed through the Winona substation on Highway 51, twisting 40-foot steel towers to the ground and causing extensive damage.
Insights > Storms
Entergy Mississippi powers life in Winona after tornado destroys substation
03/29/2023

A customized mobile substation gets power back to customers as safely and quickly as possible.

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Insights > Storms
Entergy Mississippi storm update – 3/29/23, 10 a.m.
03/29/2023

We continue to make progress in our restoration effort from the tornado and thunderstorm activity that entered Entergy Mississippi’s service territory on March 24 and 26.

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Insights > Storms
Entergy Mississippi storm update – 3/27/23, 8 p.m.
03/27/2023

We continue to make progress in our restoration effort from the tornado and thunderstorm activity that entered our Entergy Mississippi service territory Friday night in the northern service territory.

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