Wilcox County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Wilcox 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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Wilcox County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wilcox County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 390 significant power outages in Wilcox County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 9–18, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,667 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 34 hr 5 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 2nd of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 244 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wilcox County has fallen recently: about 25 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 43 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 377 customers (6.4%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 9–18, 2022 | 6,667(100%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 29 – Nov 5, 2020 | 6,628(100%) | 8 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | Jun 12–22, 2023 | 4,941(83.5%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 24–30, 2018 | 4,333(73.2%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 17–20, 2024 | 3,791(64.1%) | 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 Wilcox County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wilcox 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 | |
| Clarke-Washington E M C | Cooperative | 20,579 | Not reporting | |
| Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc - (AL) | Cooperative | 12,883 | 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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Wilcox County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wilcox County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wilcox 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 Wilcox County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Black Warrior Elec Member Corp, Clarke-Washington E M C, Pioneer Electric Coop, Inc - (AL) provide electric service in Wilcox County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Wilcox County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 9–18, 2022. It peaked at 6,667 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Wilcox County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 390 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 34 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 244 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wilcox County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/wilcox-county