Chilton County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Chilton 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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Chilton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Chilton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 358 significant power outages in Chilton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 29 – Nov 5, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 23,217 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 20 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 8th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 94 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Chilton County has fallen recently: about 8 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 31 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 885 customers (4.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 5, 2020 | 23,217(100%) | 8 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | Aug 18, 2018 | 13,052(67.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 15–17, 2025 | 12,281(63.3%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Feb 16–17, 2025 | 7,535(38.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 26–27, 2023 | 6,902(35.6%) | 2 | Flooding |
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 Chilton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Chilton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Central Alabama Electric Coop | Cooperative | 48,071 | 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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Chilton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Chilton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Chilton 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 Chilton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Central Alabama Electric Coop provide electric service in Chilton County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Chilton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 29 – Nov 5, 2020. It peaked at 23,217 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Chilton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 358 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 94 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Chilton County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/chilton-county