Choctaw County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Choctaw 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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Choctaw County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Choctaw County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 177 significant power outages in Choctaw County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 10–13, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,858 customers (39.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 30 min of power per year, less than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 43rd of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 79 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Choctaw County has risen recently: about 6 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 79 customers (1.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 10–13, 2024 | 2,858(39.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 16–17, 2018 | 2,602(36%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 12, 2024 | 2,535(35.1%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Jun 16–19, 2023 | 1,788(24.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 4–5, 2025 | 1,145(15.8%) | 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 Choctaw County?
Electric companies with service territory in Choctaw County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Black Warrior Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 26,545 | 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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Choctaw County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Choctaw County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Choctaw 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 Choctaw County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Black Warrior Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Choctaw County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Choctaw County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 10–13, 2024. It peaked at 2,858 customers without power (39.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Choctaw County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 177 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 30 min of power per year, and on 79 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Choctaw County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/choctaw-county