Hurricane Isaias Claims Two Lives in Alabama, Causes Widespread Power Outages
Hurricane Isaias resulted in two fatalities in Alabama and widespread power outages affecting nearly 300,000 customers. By Sunday, restoration efforts had returned power to over 80% of those affected. In Birmingham, a tree falling on a home caused one fatality,…
Birmingham, AL, October 12, 2026 — Hurricane Isaias has caused significant disruption across Alabama, leading to two fatalities and knocking out power for nearly 300,000 customers. Restoration efforts by Sunday had successfully restored electricity to more than 80% of those affected by the storm.
In Birmingham, the severe weather took a tragic turn when a falling tree resulted in one fatality after striking a home. The specific address and identity of the individual were not immediately provided.
Further west, in Tuscaloosa, the hurricane’s impact extended to major public events. The storm’s effects disrupted the scheduled festivities for the Alabama-Georgia football game. Among the notable cancellations was a planned presidential visit. Additionally, an ESPN broadcast, which was part of the game’s coverage, had to be moved indoors due to the adverse weather conditions.
As of Sunday, utility companies reported substantial progress in their power restoration operations, with a majority of customers regaining electricity. The full extent of structural damage and the timeline for complete restoration of services in all affected areas are still being assessed.
Story summarized from the original created by Grayson Everett on yellowhammernews.com, see more information here.
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