Etowah County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Etowah 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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Etowah County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Etowah County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 201 significant power outages in Etowah County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 1–13, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 12,692 customers (23.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 49 min of power per year, close to the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 40th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 34 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Etowah County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 674 customers (1.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 1–13, 2023 | 12,692(23.4%) | 13 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 12–15, 2020 | 10,441(19.3%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jun 27–30, 2018 | 10,229(18.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 29–31, 2020 | 10,191(18.8%) | 3 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 5 | Jun 16, 2022 | 7,977(14.7%) | 1 | 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 Etowah County?
Electric companies with service territory in Etowah County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Cherokee Electric Coop - (AL) | Cooperative | 26,816 | Not reporting | |
| Marshall-De Kalb Electric Coop | Cooperative | 21,523 | Not reporting | |
| Coosa Valley Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 18,690 | 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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Etowah County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Etowah County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Etowah 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 Etowah County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Cherokee Electric Coop - (AL), Marshall-De Kalb Electric Coop, Coosa Valley Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Etowah County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Etowah County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 1–13, 2023. It peaked at 12,692 customers without power (23.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Etowah County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 201 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 34 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Etowah County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/etowah-county