Dallas County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Dallas 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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Dallas County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dallas County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 371 significant power outages in Dallas County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 28 – Nov 8, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 22,935 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 25 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 5th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 139 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dallas County has fallen recently: about 16 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 33 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 469 customers (2.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 28 – Nov 8, 2020 | 22,935(100%) | 12 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | Jan 12–19, 2023 | 15,358(79.3%) | 8 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Aug 18–20, 2024 | 12,382(64%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 12–21, 2023 | 12,345(63.8%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 16–19, 2025 | 6,127(31.7%) | 4 | 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 Dallas County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dallas 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 | |
| Black Warrior Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 26,545 | Not reporting | |
| Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc - (AL) | Cooperative | 12,883 | 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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Dallas County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dallas County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dallas 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 Dallas County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Central Alabama Electric Coop, Black Warrior Elec Member Corp, Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc - (AL) provide electric service in Dallas County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Dallas County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 28 – Nov 8, 2020. It peaked at 22,935 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 Dallas County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 371 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 139 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dallas County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/dallas-county