Dale County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Dale 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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Dale County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dale County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 157 significant power outages in Dale County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 20–23, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,463 customers (29.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 12 min of power per year, less than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 52nd of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 28 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dale County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 500 customers (2%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 20–23, 2020 | 7,463(29.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 14–18, 2023 | 6,165(24.6%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 10–12, 2018 | 6,111(24.4%) | 3 | Hurricane Michael |
| 4 | Apr 22, 2019 | 6,031(24.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 15–19, 2024 | 2,901(11.6%) | 5 | 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 Dale County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dale County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| City of Dothan - (AL) | Municipal | 32,385 | 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 |
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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Dale County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dale County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dale 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 Dale County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, City of Dothan - (AL), Wiregrass Electric Coop, Inc, Covington Electric Coop, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Dale County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Dale County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 20–23, 2020. It peaked at 7,463 customers without power (29.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Dale County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 157 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 12 min of power per year, and on 28 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dale County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/dale-county