Calhoun County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Calhoun 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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Calhoun County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Calhoun County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 221 significant power outages in Calhoun County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 29 – Nov 4, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 30,458 customers (49% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 55 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 24th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 44 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Calhoun County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 631 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 4, 2020 | 30,458(49%) | 7 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | Apr 3–4, 2023 | 17,672(28.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 3–4, 2023 | 15,449(24.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 12–13, 2024 | 14,282(23%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | Apr 23–24, 2020 | 14,038(22.6%) | 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 Calhoun County?
Electric companies with service territory in Calhoun County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Cherokee Electric Coop - (AL) | Cooperative | 26,816 | Not reporting | |
| Coosa Valley Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 18,690 | Not reporting | |
| City of Piedmont - (AL) | Municipal | 2,162 | 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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Cities in Calhoun County
Oxford, Anniston, Jacksonville
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Calhoun County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Calhoun County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Calhoun 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 Calhoun County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Cherokee Electric Coop - (AL), Coosa Valley Electric Coop Inc, City of Piedmont - (AL) provide electric service in Calhoun County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Calhoun County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 29 – Nov 4, 2020. It peaked at 30,458 customers without power (49% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Calhoun County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 221 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 44 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Calhoun County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/calhoun-county