Cherokee County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Cherokee 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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Cherokee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cherokee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 3 significant power outages in Cherokee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 10–13, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 510 customers (2.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 min of power per year, less than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 66th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jun 20, 2019) affected 342 customers (1.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 10–13, 2019 | 510(2.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 20, 2019 | 342(1.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 9, 2019 | 253(1%) | 1 | 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 Cherokee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cherokee 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 |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Alabama. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cherokee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cherokee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cherokee 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 Cherokee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Cherokee Electric Coop - (AL) provide electric service in Cherokee County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Cherokee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 10–13, 2019. It peaked at 510 customers without power (2.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cherokee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 3 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 min of power per year.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cherokee County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/cherokee-county