Lamar County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Lamar 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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Lamar County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lamar County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 357 significant power outages in Lamar County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 10, 2020) left 4,982 customers (80.1% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 25 hr 35 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 4th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 241 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lamar County has risen recently: about 31 hr 18 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 19 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 470 customers (7.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 10, 2020 | 4,982(80.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Feb 24–25, 2019 | 4,451(71.5%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Feb 18–20, 2019 | 4,443(71.4%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 4 | Mar 2–10, 2023 | 4,330(69.6%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 15–17, 2020 | 4,173(67.1%) | 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 Lamar County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lamar 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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Lamar County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lamar County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lamar 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 Lamar County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Tombigbee Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Lamar County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Lamar County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 10, 2020. It peaked at 4,982 customers without power (80.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Lamar County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 357 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 241 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lamar County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/lamar-county