Marengo County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Marengo 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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Marengo County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marengo County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 205 significant power outages in Marengo County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 28 – Nov 3, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 3,045 customers (26.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 49 min of power per year, close to the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 39th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 68 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marengo County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 185 customers (1.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 28 – Nov 3, 2020 | 3,045(26.6%) | 7 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | May 4–6, 2021 | 2,190(19.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 30, 2023 | 1,948(17%) | 1 | High winds |
| 4 | Jun 5, 2020 | 1,828(16%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Jun 15–18, 2025 | 1,661(14.5%) | 4 | 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 Marengo County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marengo County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Black Warrior Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 26,545 | 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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Marengo County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marengo County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Marengo 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 Marengo County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Black Warrior Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Marengo County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Marengo County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 28 – Nov 3, 2020. It peaked at 3,045 customers without power (26.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Marengo County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 205 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 68 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Marengo County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/marengo-county