Montgomery County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Montgomery 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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Montgomery County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Montgomery County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 144 significant power outages in Montgomery County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 29–30, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 29,346 customers (21.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 59 min of power per year, less than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 47th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 19 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Montgomery County has fallen recently: about 3 hr per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 22, 2025) affected 6,142 customers (4.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29–30, 2020 | 29,346(21.3%) | 2 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | May 4–6, 2021 | 23,861(17.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 13–14, 2020 | 22,798(16.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 14–16, 2023 | 21,097(15.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 2–3, 2021 | 15,699(11.4%) | 2 | 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 Montgomery County?
Electric companies with service territory in Montgomery 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 | |
| South Alabama Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 17,985 | 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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Montgomery County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Montgomery County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Dixie Electric Coop - (AL), South Alabama Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Montgomery County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Montgomery County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 29–30, 2020. It peaked at 29,346 customers without power (21.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Montgomery County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 144 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 19 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Montgomery County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/montgomery-county