Pickens County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Pickens 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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Pickens County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pickens County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 304 significant power outages in Pickens County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 15–16, 2025) came when tornadoes left 10,658 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 49 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 15th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 159 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pickens County has risen recently: about 17 hr 19 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 12 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 262 customers (3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 15–16, 2025 | 10,658(100%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | May 7–11, 2025 | 5,644(65.2%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 18–21, 2019 | 4,907(56.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 12–18, 2024 | 4,608(53.2%) | 7 | High winds |
| 5 | Apr 12–14, 2020 | 4,445(51.4%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
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 Pickens County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pickens 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.
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Pickens County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pickens County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pickens 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 Pickens County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Black Warrior Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Pickens County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Pickens County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 15–16, 2025. It peaked at 10,658 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Pickens County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 304 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 159 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pickens County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/pickens-county