Talladega County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Talladega 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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Talladega County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Talladega County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 271 significant power outages in Talladega County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 29 – Nov 4, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 30,822 customers (78.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 19th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 42 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Talladega County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14–16, 2025) affected 756 customers (1.9%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 4, 2020 | 30,822(78.6%) | 7 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | Feb 11–18, 2025 | 10,754(27.4%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 27 – Jul 6, 2018 | 9,544(24.3%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 11–13, 2020 | 7,882(20.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 4–10, 2017 | 6,674(17%) | 7 | Winter storm |
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 Talladega County?
Electric companies with service territory in Talladega County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Central Alabama Electric Coop | Cooperative | 48,071 | Not reporting | |
| Coosa Valley Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 18,690 | Not reporting | |
| Sylacauga Utilities Board | Municipal | 6,038 | 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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Talladega County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Talladega County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Talladega 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 Talladega County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Central Alabama Electric Coop, Coosa Valley Electric Coop Inc, Sylacauga Utilities Board provide electric service in Talladega County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Talladega County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 29 – Nov 4, 2020. It peaked at 30,822 customers without power (78.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Talladega County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 271 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 42 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Talladega County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/talladega-county