Tuscaloosa County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Tuscaloosa 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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Tuscaloosa County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Tuscaloosa County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 168 significant power outages in Tuscaloosa County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 16–17, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 19,015 customers (15.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 39 min of power per year, less than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 46th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 25 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Tuscaloosa County has risen recently: about 5 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,422 customers (1.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 16–17, 2025 | 19,015(15.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 28–30, 2018 | 17,897(14.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 17–20, 2025 | 14,953(11.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 12–14, 2020 | 13,999(11.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 2–3, 2024 | 11,478(9.1%) | 2 | 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 Tuscaloosa County?
Electric companies with service territory in Tuscaloosa 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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Cities in Tuscaloosa County
Tuscaloosa, Northport
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Tuscaloosa County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Tuscaloosa County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Black Warrior Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Tuscaloosa County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 16–17, 2025. It peaked at 19,015 customers without power (15.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Tuscaloosa County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 168 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 39 min of power per year, and on 25 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Tuscaloosa County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/tuscaloosa-county