Over 26,000 Alabama Customers Still Without Power After Recent Outages

Montgomery County remains the hardest hit area, with 9,440 customers affected.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:21am

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A dramatic landscape painting in muted tones of grey and blue, with a lone power line pole standing in the foreground against a turbulent, stormy sky, conveying the scale and impact of widespread power outages.A powerful storm system leaves thousands without electricity, exposing the fragility of the region's power grid.Montgomery Today

Alabama is grappling with widespread power outages that have left over 26,000 homes and businesses without electricity. As of Sunday afternoon, the total number of customers without power had dropped to 26,508, but the state still ranks eighth nationally for both total outages and percentage of customers affected. Montgomery County is the hardest hit area, with 9,440 customers currently without power.

Why it matters

Extended power outages can pose significant challenges for communities, impacting daily life, businesses, and vulnerable populations. Restoring electricity is a critical priority, and officials are urging residents to take safety precautions during the outages.

The details

Alabama Power reports the largest number of outages, with 18,418 customers without electricity, while Pioneer Electric Cooperative has the highest percentage of customers affected, with 18.35% of its customers currently without power. Utility crews remain deployed across the state to continue restoration efforts.

  • As of 3 p.m. on Sunday, the total number of customers without electricity had dropped to 26,508.

The players

Alabama Power

The largest electric utility in Alabama, reporting 18,418 customers without power.

Pioneer Electric Cooperative

An electric cooperative in Alabama with 18.35% of its customers currently without power.

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The takeaway

The ongoing power outages in Alabama highlight the importance of reliable and resilient electrical infrastructure, as well as the need for communities to be prepared for and respond effectively to such disruptions.