Baldwin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2020 | 269 hrs | 126,286 (65%) | Hurricane Sally |
| Oct 28, 2020 | 72 hrs | 50,503 (26%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Sep 28, 2021 | 1 hrs | 27,879 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 25, 2024 | 3 hrs | 27,558 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 24, 2020 | 1 hrs | 24,326 (12%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Baldwin County recorded 1,503 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Baldwin County started September 15, 2020 (Hurricane Sally), lasting 269 hours and leaving up to 126,286 customers without power (65% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Baldwin County, with 178 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Baldwin County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 26th 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 Baldwin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | D | 26th |
| Tallapoosa County | D | 26th |
| Crenshaw County | D | 25th |
| Pickens County | D | 25th |
| Mobile County | D | 25th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Baldwin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Baldwin County recorded 1,503 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Baldwin County's reliability grade?
Baldwin County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 26th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Baldwin County?
The worst outage on record started September 15, 2020 (Hurricane Sally), lasting 269 hours and affecting up to 126,286 customers.