Coffee County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Coffee 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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Coffee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Coffee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 208 significant power outages in Coffee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 20–22, 2019) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,772 customers (24.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 4 min of power per year, less than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 55th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Coffee County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–20, 2025) affected 1,504 customers (4.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 20–22, 2019 | 7,772(24.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 9, 2024 | 7,731(24.7%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 12–21, 2023 | 6,088(19.4%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 19–22, 2020 | 5,211(16.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 28–29, 2021 | 5,189(16.6%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
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 Coffee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Coffee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Wiregrass Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 27,549 | Not reporting | |
| Covington Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 25,037 | Not reporting | |
| Pea River Electric Coop | Cooperative | 19,900 | Not reporting | |
| South Alabama Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 17,985 | Not reporting | |
| City of Elba - (AL) | Municipal | 2,994 | 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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Coffee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Coffee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Coffee 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 Coffee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Wiregrass Electric Coop, Inc, Covington Electric Coop, Inc, Pea River Electric Coop and 2 others provide electric service in Coffee County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Coffee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 20–22, 2019. It peaked at 7,772 customers without power (24.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Coffee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 208 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Coffee County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/coffee-county