Lawrence County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Lawrence 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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Lawrence County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lawrence County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 33 significant power outages in Lawrence County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 10–11, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,427 customers (18.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 32 min of power per year, less than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 61st of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lawrence County has risen recently: about 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 795 customers (6.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 10–11, 2025 | 2,427(18.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 16–21, 2025 | 1,935(14.8%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 13, 2025 | 916(7%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 4 | Mar 28, 2025 | 910(7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Dec 19, 2025 | 795(6.1%) | 1 | 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 Lawrence County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lawrence County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Cullman Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 48,722 | Not reporting | |
| Joe Wheeler Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 46,870 | Not reporting | |
| City of Courtland | Municipal | 764 | 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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Lawrence County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lawrence County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Cullman Electric Coop, Inc, Joe Wheeler Elec Member Corp, City of Courtland provide electric service in Lawrence County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 10–11, 2025. It peaked at 2,427 customers without power (18.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lawrence County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 33 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 32 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lawrence County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/lawrence-county