Lowndes County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Lowndes 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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Lowndes County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lowndes County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 398 significant power outages in Lowndes County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 11–21, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,304 customers (96.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 hr 40 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 10th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 182 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lowndes County has held roughly steady recently: about 18 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 21 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28–29, 2025) affected 211 customers (3.8%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 11–21, 2023 | 5,304(96.5%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 29 – Nov 5, 2020 | 5,046(91.8%) | 8 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | Feb 16–17, 2025 | 3,431(62.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 12, 2022 | 2,729(49.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 16–18, 2020 | 2,666(48.5%) | 3 | Hurricane Sally |
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 Lowndes County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lowndes County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Central Alabama Electric Coop | Cooperative | 48,071 | Not reporting | |
| Dixie Electric Coop - (AL) | Cooperative | 27,176 | Not reporting | |
| South Alabama Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 17,985 | Not reporting | |
| Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc - (AL) | Cooperative | 12,883 | 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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Lowndes County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lowndes County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lowndes 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 Lowndes County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Central Alabama Electric Coop, Dixie Electric Coop - (AL), South Alabama Elec Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Lowndes County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Lowndes County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 11–21, 2023. It peaked at 5,304 customers without power (96.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lowndes County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 398 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 182 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lowndes County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/lowndes-county