Geneva County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Geneva 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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Geneva County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Geneva County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 272 significant power outages in Geneva County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 10–15, 2018) came when Hurricane Michael left 10,055 customers (85.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 7 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 33rd of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 46% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 114 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Geneva County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 5, 2025) affected 166 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 10–15, 2018 | 10,055(85.6%) | 6 | Hurricane Michael |
| 2 | Apr 20, 2020 | 3,444(29.3%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Mar 10–11, 2021 | 2,211(18.8%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 30, 2024 | 1,769(15.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 4–6, 2025 | 1,753(14.9%) | 3 | 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 Geneva County?
Electric companies with service territory in Geneva County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Wiregrass Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 27,549 | Not reporting | |
| Covington Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 25,037 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hartford - (AL) | Municipal | 1,417 | 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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Geneva County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Geneva County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Geneva 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 Geneva County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Wiregrass Electric Coop, Inc, Covington Electric Coop, Inc, City of Hartford - (AL) provide electric service in Geneva County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Geneva County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 10–15, 2018. It peaked at 10,055 customers without power (85.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Michael.
How often does the power go out in Geneva County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 272 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 114 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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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. "Geneva County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/geneva-county