Barbour County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Barbour County, Alabama 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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Barbour County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Barbour County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 228 significant power outages in Barbour County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 10–12, 2018) came when Hurricane Michael left 5,515 customers (44.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 15 min of power per year, close to the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 36th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 78 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Barbour County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 125 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 10–12, 2018 | 5,515(44.5%) | 3 | Hurricane Michael |
| 2 | Apr 13–14, 2020 | 3,590(29%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 1–6, 2019 | 3,386(27.3%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 3, 2019 | 3,137(25.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 20–21, 2020 | 3,053(24.6%) | 2 | 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 Barbour County?
Electric companies with service territory in Barbour County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Tallapoosa River Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 31,143 | Not reporting | |
| Dixie Electric Coop - (AL) | Cooperative | 27,176 | Not reporting | |
| Pea River Electric Coop | Cooperative | 19,900 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Alabama. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Barbour County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Barbour County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Barbour 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 Barbour County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Tallapoosa River Elec Coop Inc, Dixie Electric Coop - (AL), Pea River Electric Coop provide electric service in Barbour County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Barbour County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 10–12, 2018. It peaked at 5,515 customers without power (44.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Michael.
How often does the power go out in Barbour County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 228 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 15 min of power per year, and on 78 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Barbour County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/barbour-county