Monroe County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Monroe 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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Monroe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Monroe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 262 significant power outages in Monroe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 15–20, 2020) came when Hurricane Sally left 6,793 customers (64.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 5 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 20th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 84 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Monroe County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 262 customers (2.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 15–20, 2020 | 6,793(64.6%) | 6 | Hurricane Sally |
| 2 | Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2020 | 5,909(56.2%) | 6 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | Oct 3, 2019 | 3,873(36.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Feb 16, 2025 | 3,427(32.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 17, 2020 | 3,096(29.4%) | 1 | 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 Monroe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Monroe County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Baldwin County El Member Corp | Cooperative | 93,632 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Pine Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 22,921 | Not reporting | |
| Clarke-Washington E M C | Cooperative | 20,579 | 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.
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Monroe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Monroe County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Monroe 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 Monroe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Baldwin County El Member Corp, Southern Pine Elec Coop, Inc, Clarke-Washington E M C and 1 others provide electric service in Monroe County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 15–20, 2020. It peaked at 6,793 customers without power (64.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Sally.
How often does the power go out in Monroe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 262 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 84 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Monroe County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/monroe-county