Tallapoosa County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Tallapoosa 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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Tallapoosa County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Tallapoosa County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 297 significant power outages in Tallapoosa County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 27 – Nov 2, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 15,368 customers (69.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 16th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 93 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Tallapoosa County has held roughly steady recently: about 13 hr 18 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 364 customers (1.7%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 27 – Nov 2, 2020 | 15,368(69.7%) | 7 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | Apr 19–24, 2020 | 11,146(50.6%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 11–12, 2020 | 10,385(47.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 12–14, 2023 | 9,619(43.6%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Aug 9–12, 2020 | 8,937(40.6%) | 4 | 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 Tallapoosa County?
Electric companies with service territory in Tallapoosa 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 | |
| Tallapoosa River Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | 31,143 | Not reporting | |
| Dixie Electric Coop - (AL) | Cooperative | 27,176 | Not reporting | |
| City of Alexander City | Municipal | 5,668 | 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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Tallapoosa County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Tallapoosa County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Central Alabama Electric Coop, Tallapoosa River Elec Coop Inc, Dixie Electric Coop - (AL) and 1 others provide electric service in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Tallapoosa County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 27 – Nov 2, 2020. It peaked at 15,368 customers without power (69.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Tallapoosa County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 297 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 93 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Tallapoosa County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/tallapoosa-county