Jefferson County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Jefferson 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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Jefferson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jefferson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 112 significant power outages in Jefferson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 11–14, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 52,800 customers (14.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 31 min of power per year, less than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 42nd of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jefferson County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25–26, 2025) affected 33,143 customers (8.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 11–14, 2020 | 52,800(14.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 27–30, 2018 | 47,818(12.8%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 5–9, 2025 | 39,648(10.6%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 5–6, 2025 | 39,184(10.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 12–14, 2020 | 34,661(9.3%) | 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 Jefferson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jefferson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| City of Bessemer Utilities | Municipal | 11,043 | Not reporting | |
| City of Tarrant | Municipal | 2,681 | 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 Jefferson County
Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Trussville, Bessemer, Mountain Brook, Gardendale, Hueytown, Center Point
Nearby counties
Jefferson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jefferson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, City of Bessemer Utilities, City of Tarrant provide electric service in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Jefferson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 11–14, 2020. It peaked at 52,800 customers without power (14.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Jefferson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 112 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 17 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jefferson County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/jefferson-county