Lee County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Lee 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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Lee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 192 significant power outages in Lee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 5–7, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 14,390 customers (22.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 21 min of power per year, less than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 50th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 24 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lee County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 2, 2025) affected 1,315 customers (2.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 5–7, 2021 | 14,390(22.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 17–18, 2020 | 12,159(19.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 3–6, 2019 | 11,354(17.9%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jun 28–29, 2018 | 10,032(15.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 28–31, 2018 | 8,900(14%) | 4 | Tropical Storm Alberto |
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 Lee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Tallapoosa River Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 31,143 | Not reporting | |
| Dixie Electric Coop - (AL) | Cooperative | 27,176 | Not reporting | |
| City of Opelika - (AL) | Municipal | 16,321 | 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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Cities in Lee County
Auburn, Opelika
Nearby counties
Lee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lee 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 Lee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Tallapoosa River Elec Coop Inc, Dixie Electric Coop - (AL), City of Opelika - (AL) provide electric service in Lee County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Lee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 5–7, 2021. It peaked at 14,390 customers without power (22.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 192 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 24 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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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. "Lee County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/lee-county