Macon County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Macon 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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Macon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Macon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 141 significant power outages in Macon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 11, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 2,815 customers (18.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 10 min of power per year, less than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 53rd of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 40 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Macon County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 17 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 9, 2025) affected 336 customers (2.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 11, 2025 | 2,815(18.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 16, 2022 | 2,538(16.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 5–6, 2021 | 2,399(16%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jan 19–20, 2019 | 2,084(13.9%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Jul 13–14, 2023 | 2,084(13.9%) | 2 | Flooding |
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 Macon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Macon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Dixie Electric Coop - (AL) | Cooperative | 27,176 | Not reporting | |
| City of Tuskegee | Municipal | 6,542 | 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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Macon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Macon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Macon 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 Macon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Dixie Electric Coop - (AL), City of Tuskegee provide electric service in Macon County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Macon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 11, 2025. It peaked at 2,815 customers without power (18.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Macon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 141 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 40 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. "Macon County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/macon-county