Escambia County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Escambia 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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Escambia County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Escambia County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 193 significant power outages in Escambia County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 15–20, 2020) came when flooding left 9,643 customers (51.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 28 min of power per year, close to the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 35th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 42% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 45 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Escambia County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 217 customers (1.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 15–20, 2020 | 9,643(51.9%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jun 13–19, 2023 | 6,245(33.6%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 29–30, 2020 | 6,027(32.4%) | 2 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 4 | Apr 23–25, 2020 | 3,898(21%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 24–25, 2021 | 3,523(18.9%) | 2 | 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 Escambia County?
Electric companies with service territory in Escambia County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Covington Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 25,037 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Pine Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 22,921 | 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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Escambia County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Escambia County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Escambia 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 Escambia County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Covington Electric Coop, Inc, Southern Pine Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Escambia County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Escambia County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 15–20, 2020. It peaked at 9,643 customers without power (51.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Escambia County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 193 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 28 min of power per year, and on 45 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Escambia County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/escambia-county