Cullman County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Cullman 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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Cullman County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cullman County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 273 significant power outages in Cullman County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–5, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 15,511 customers (26.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 33 min of power per year, less than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 41st of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 47 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cullman County has risen recently: about 6 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 2,640 customers (4.5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–5, 2023 | 15,511(26.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 3–11, 2023 | 14,739(24.9%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 19–21, 2023 | 12,503(21.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 7–9, 2025 | 11,675(19.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 6–11, 2017 | 10,606(17.9%) | 6 | 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 Cullman County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cullman County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Cullman Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 48,722 | Not reporting | |
| Arab Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 17,014 | Not reporting | |
| Cullman Power Board | Municipal | 9,146 | 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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Cullman County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cullman County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cullman 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 Cullman County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Cullman Electric Coop, Inc, Arab Electric Coop Inc, Cullman Power Board provide electric service in Cullman County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Cullman County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–5, 2023. It peaked at 15,511 customers without power (26.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cullman County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 273 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 47 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cullman County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/cullman-county