Jackson County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Jackson 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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Jackson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jackson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 15 significant power outages in Jackson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 18–19, 2023) came when flooding left 846 customers (2.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 min of power per year, less than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 62nd of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jul 19, 2023) affected 829 customers (2.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 18–19, 2023 | 846(2.9%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 19, 2023 | 829(2.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 24, 2022 | 828(2.8%) | 1 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 4 | Mar 27–28, 2021 | 825(2.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 24, 2021 | 824(2.8%) | 1 | 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 Jackson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jackson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Mountain Electric Coop | Cooperative | 33,815 | Not reporting | |
| North Alabama Electric Coop | Cooperative | 19,562 | Not reporting | |
| City of Scottsboro - (AL) | Municipal | 8,770 | 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 Jackson County
Scottsboro
Nearby counties
Jackson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jackson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jackson 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 Jackson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Sand Mountain Electric Coop, North Alabama Electric Coop, City of Scottsboro - (AL) provide electric service in Jackson County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 18–19, 2023. It peaked at 846 customers without power (2.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Jackson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 15 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 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. "Jackson County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/jackson-county