Winston County, AL Power Outages
Utilities serving Winston 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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Winston County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Winston County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 321 significant power outages in Winston County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–6, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 10,383 customers (78.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 15 hr 13 min of power per year, more than the Alabama average of 6 hr 51 min. That ranks 14th of 67 Alabama counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 174 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Winston County has risen recently: about 19 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 11 hr 17 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 444 customers (3.3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–6, 2023 | 10,383(78.3%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 7–26, 2025 | 9,250(69.7%) | 20 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 15, 2025 | 7,452(56.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 24, 2019 | 7,279(54.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Nov 8, 2025 | 7,109(53.6%) | 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 Winston County?
Electric companies with service territory in Winston County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (AL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power | Investor Owned | 1,557,733 | Not reporting | |
| Cullman Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 48,722 | 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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Winston County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Winston County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Winston 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 Winston County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Alabama Power Co, Cullman Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Winston County, Alabama.
What was the worst power outage in Winston County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–6, 2023. It peaked at 10,383 customers without power (78.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Winston County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 321 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 15 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 174 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Winston County, AL Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/alabama/winston-county