Shelby County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Shelby 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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Shelby County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Shelby County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 181 significant power outages in Shelby County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 59,216 customers (52.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 49 min of power per year, close to the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 34th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 24 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Shelby County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 31 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,355 customers (1.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2020 | 59,216(52.9%) | 6 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | May 27–28, 2024 | 39,965(35.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 8–9, 2017 | 21,210(19%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 23–30, 2018 | 17,930(16%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 25–27, 2021 | 16,621(14.9%) | 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 Shelby County?
Electric companies with service territory in Shelby County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Coosa Valley Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 18,690 | 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
No Shelby County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Shelby County
Alabaster, Pelham, Helena, Calera, Chelsea
Nearby counties
Shelby County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Shelby County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Shelby 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 Shelby County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Coosa Valley Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Shelby County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Shelby County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2020. It peaked at 59,216 customers without power (52.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Shelby County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 181 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 24 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Shelby County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/shelby-county