Mobile County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Mobile 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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Mobile County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mobile County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 316 significant power outages in Mobile County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 12–21, 2020) came when Hurricane Sally left 143,114 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 8 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 9th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 40% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 57 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mobile County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 52 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 32 hr 24 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,500 customers (1.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 12–21, 2020 | 143,114(100%) | 10 | Hurricane Sally |
| 2 | Oct 28 – Nov 5, 2020 | 114,468(100%) | 9 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | May 17, 2020 | 25,741(23.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 10–18, 2024 | 24,719(22.4%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 4–7, 2018 | 24,425(22.2%) | 4 | 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 Mobile County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mobile County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Singing River Elec Cooperative | Cooperative | 350 | 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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Cities in Mobile County
Mobile, Prichard, Saraland
Nearby counties
Mobile County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mobile County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mobile 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 Mobile County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Singing River Elec Cooperative provide electric service in Mobile County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Mobile County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 12–21, 2020. It peaked at 143,114 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Sally.
How often does the power go out in Mobile County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 316 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 57 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mobile County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/mobile-county