Blount County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Blount 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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Blount County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Blount County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 287 significant power outages in Blount County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 12–20, 2020) came when tornadoes left 13,470 customers (49.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 29 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 28th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 70 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Blount County has held roughly steady recently: about 8 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 622 customers (2.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 12–20, 2020 | 13,470(49.8%) | 9 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Dec 15–19, 2024 | 7,391(27.3%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 9–11, 2018 | 6,359(23.5%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Sep 13, 2021 | 6,219(23%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 7–14, 2021 | 6,110(22.6%) | 8 | 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 Blount County?
Electric companies with service territory in Blount County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | 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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Blount County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Blount County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Blount 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 Blount County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co provide electric service in Blount County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Blount County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 12–20, 2020. It peaked at 13,470 customers without power (49.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Blount County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 287 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 70 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Blount County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/blount-county