Autauga County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Alabama
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | 50 hrs | 15,462 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 114 hrs | 14,652 (49%) | Tropical Storm |
| May 29, 2025 | 2 hrs | 9,079 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 13 hrs | 8,329 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 16, 2020 | 30 hrs | 6,978 (24%) | Hurricane Sally |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Autauga County recorded 966 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Autauga County started May 4, 2021, lasting 50 hours and leaving up to 15,462 customers without power (52% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Autauga County, with 118 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Autauga County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Alabama
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Autauga County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | D | 28th |
| Talladega County | D | 30th |
| Calhoun County | D | 27th |
| Elmore County | D | 31st |
| Tallapoosa County | D | 26th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Autauga County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Autauga County recorded 966 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Autauga County's reliability grade?
Autauga County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 29th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Autauga County?
The worst outage on record started May 4, 2021, lasting 50 hours and affecting up to 15,462 customers.