DeKalb County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving DeKalb 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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DeKalb County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in DeKalb County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 1 significant power outage in DeKalb County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 31 – Jun 1, 2019) left 512 customers (1.2% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 min of power per year, less than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 65th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 65% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 31 – Jun 1, 2019 | 512(1.2%) | 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 DeKalb County?
Electric companies with service territory in DeKalb County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Mountain Electric Coop | Cooperative | 33,815 | Not reporting | |
| Cherokee Electric Coop - (AL) | Cooperative | 26,816 | Not reporting | |
| Marshall-De Kalb Electric Coop | Cooperative | 21,523 | Not reporting | |
| Fort Payne Improvement Authority | Municipal | 9,044 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Alabama. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in DeKalb County
Fort Payne
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DeKalb County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in DeKalb County right now?
No outages are currently reported for DeKalb 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 DeKalb County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Sand Mountain Electric Coop, Cherokee Electric Coop - (AL), Marshall-De Kalb Electric Coop, Fort Payne Improvement Authority provide electric service in DeKalb County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in DeKalb County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 31 – Jun 1, 2019. It peaked at 512 customers without power (1.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in DeKalb County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 1 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 min of power per year.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "DeKalb County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/dekalb-county