Sumter County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Sumter 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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Sumter County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sumter County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 257 significant power outages in Sumter County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 19, 2021) left 3,412 customers (50% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 51 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 32nd of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 110 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sumter County has risen recently: about 10 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 173 customers (2.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 19, 2021 | 3,412(50%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Jul 20–22, 2022 | 2,598(38.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2023 | 2,596(38%) | 3 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | May 4–6, 2021 | 2,482(36.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 23, 2021 | 2,066(30.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Sumter County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sumter 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.
Local outage news
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Sumter County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sumter County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sumter 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 Sumter County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Black Warrior Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Sumter County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Sumter County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 19, 2021. It peaked at 3,412 customers without power (50% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Sumter County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 257 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 51 min of power per year, and on 110 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sumter County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/sumter-county