Power Outage in Russellville, AL

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Russellville Utilities
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(256) 332-3850
Franklin Electric Cooperative
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(256) 332-2730
Alabama Power
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Dominion Energy
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Georgia Power
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Russellville Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 14, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines were knocked down along Jack Road outside of Phil Campbell.

Dime - Dime
June 14, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines were knocked down at the intersection of Edgar Chapel Road and Cook Road outside of Phil Campbell.

Nix - Nix
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 63 mph at the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport in nearby Muscle Shoals. Numerous trees and power poles and lines were knocked down.

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March 3, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous locations reporting trees and power lines down near Russellville.

Reedtown - Reedtown
January 3, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines were knocked down on Highway 247.

Pleasant Site - Pleasant Site

Episodes

August 17, 2014

A small cluster of thunderstorms produced wind damage in Franklin County, Alabama. Trees and power lines were knocked down in parts of the county.

November 10, 2002

Dime size hail was reported in Red Bay. A few trees and power lines were knocked over in other parts of the county.

July 27, 2000

Several trees and power lines were blown down in Russellville. Dime to nickel size hail was also reported with this storm.

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

Alabama Driver License services restored after outage | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says that the Driver License Division experienced an outage across the entire state for most of Tuesday but services are back up and running.

Sep 27, 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

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

Two power outages affecting large portions of Huntsville | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

Both outages occurred as a storm moved through the Rocket City.

Jun 17, 2022

Madison neighborhood with internet outage blame two competing service providers | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal

A Madison neighborhood is dealing with a major internet outage that they feel could have been avoided if two internet providers communicated with each other.

Feb 1, 2022

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Power out in campground at 5601 fall creek dock road, Russellville, TN 37860. 9-19-2018, 8:00 pm.

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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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Russellville, Alabama

City Russellville
County Franklin
State Alabama (AL)
Country United States
Zip Codes 35653, 35654

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