Fayette County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Fayette 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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Fayette County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fayette County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 365 significant power outages in Fayette County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–5, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,915 customers (75.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 17 hr 29 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 12th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 197 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fayette County has risen recently: about 21 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 20 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 491 customers (6.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–5, 2023 | 5,915(75.5%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 5–6, 2018 | 5,038(64.3%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 18–20, 2019 | 3,596(45.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 12–14, 2020 | 3,193(40.8%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Feb 16–17, 2025 | 3,003(38.3%) | 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 Fayette County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fayette County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Tombigbee Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 9,589 | 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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Fayette County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fayette County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fayette 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 Fayette County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Tombigbee Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Fayette County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Fayette County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–5, 2023. It peaked at 5,915 customers without power (75.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Fayette County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 365 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 17 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 197 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fayette County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/fayette-county