Lauderdale County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Lauderdale 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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Lauderdale County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lauderdale County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 295 significant power outages in Lauderdale County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 24 – Apr 1, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 26,166 customers (53% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 31st of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 100 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lauderdale County has risen recently: about 12 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–21, 2025) affected 1,388 customers (2.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 24 – Apr 1, 2023 | 26,166(53%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 31, 2025 | 18,162(36.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 2–6, 2023 | 17,478(35.4%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jul 17, 2019 | 17,436(35.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 19–21, 2021 | 14,852(30.1%) | 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 Lauderdale County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lauderdale County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Florence - (AL) | Municipal | 52,594 | 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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Lauderdale County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lauderdale County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, City of Florence - (AL) provide electric service in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Lauderdale County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 24 – Apr 1, 2023. It peaked at 26,166 customers without power (53% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lauderdale County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 295 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 100 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lauderdale County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/lauderdale-county