Power Outage in Athens, AL

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Power outage in Athens, Alabama? Contact your local utility company.

Athens Alabama
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(256) 232-1440
Navasota Valley Electric Cooperative Inc
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(800) 443-9462
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Entergy Texas
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Navarro County Electric Cooperative
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(903) 874-7411
Oncor
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(888) 313-4747 Report Online
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Athens Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

May 17, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines were blown down near the intersection of CR 58 and County Line Road. Time was estimated from radar.

Union Hill - Union Hill
March 3, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

A power pole and lines were knocked down at 3025 U.S. Highway 31.

Athens - Athens
March 3, 2023 - High Wind

Very windy conditions developed ahead of and immediately behind a line of severe thunderstorms. Sustained wind speeds of 30-40 mph gusted frequently from 45-60 mph at times, peaking at 60 mph at Pryor Field in Decatur. Numerous trees and power poles and lines were knocked down.

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February 9, 2023 - High Wind

A peak gust of 59 mph was recorded at Pryor Field. Multiple trees were snapped or knocked down in the Athens area. Power outages were reported.

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January 3, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

A tree was knocked down on power lines.

French Mill - French Mill

Episodes

August 5, 2010

Temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and strong instability fueled scattered showers and thunderstorms ahead of a weak boundary in northern Alabama. These strong to severe storms produced damaging wind gusts that caused some stuctural damage and significant tree damage. Power was out for several hours for over 1200 customers in portions of Scottsboro.

July 29, 2010

A severe thunderstorm downed trees and power lines in western Limestone County.

July 28, 2009

A low topped miniature supercell with no cloud to ground lightning developed within a tropical and unstable airmass during the early evening hours. The cell produced a brief tornado in the community of Elkmont, knocking down trees and power lines.

News

Car hits power pole causing large power outage in Huntsville Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

A large portion of north Huntsville residents woke up without power Wednesday morning after a car accident caused the outage.

Sep 28, 2022

Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.

Sep 10, 2022

Power fully restored to South Huntsville | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

The outage was reported shortly after 6:45 a.m. Friday.

Aug 26, 2022

Why is WHDF not working? Planned power outage to affect some viewers | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

News 19's engineering team said a planned power outage will take the WHDF 15 transmitter offline starting around 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 23.

Aug 22, 2022

Power restored to Madison after vehicle removed from guy wire | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

According to Huntsville Utilities, a vehicle got caught in a guy wire and power had to be shut off to remove it.

Aug 8, 2022

Huntsville Utilities responding to Hazel Green power outage | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

HU said customers from Joe Quick Road south to Walker Lane and US 231/431 east to Moores Mill Road lost power just before noon Friday.

Jul 29, 2022

Decatur Utilities: Balloons may have caused power outage | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

Around 3,000 customers are dealing with a utility outage across Decatur, according to Decatur Utilities.

Jul 18, 2022

Huntsville Utilities customers lose power in overnight storms | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

Nearly 12,000 customers lost power overnight after storms moved through the area.

Jul 13, 2022

User Comments…

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Power out on kyle lane off jones road

Jaso n | December 23, 2022  

Power outage at 7:00am utility notified, no response to outage area at 9am. Blake Drive Harvest Alabama

Xxxxxx | July 17, 2022  

power outage on blick road

nae | May 16, 2022  

Power got knocked out about an hour or so ago on snake road by Lucy’s branch

Coon | March 30, 2022  

Power is out

Jeanna | December 31, 2021  

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Athens, Alabama

City Athens
County Limestone
State Alabama (AL)
Country United States
Zip Codes 35611, 35612, 35613, 35614

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