Barbour County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Alabama
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 46 hrs | 5,515 (33%) | Tropical Storm |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 21 hrs | 3,590 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 1, 2019 | 1 hrs | 3,386 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 3, 2019 | 1 hrs | 3,137 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 20, 2020 | 44 hrs | 3,053 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Barbour County recorded 568 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Barbour County started October 10, 2018 (Tropical Storm), lasting 46 hours and leaving up to 5,515 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Barbour County, with 67 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Barbour County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 60th 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 Barbour County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Marengo County | B | 61st |
| Greene County | B | 61st |
| Escambia County | C | 58th |
| Tuscaloosa County | B | 64th |
| Chambers County | B | 65th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Barbour County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Barbour County recorded 568 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Barbour County's reliability grade?
Barbour County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 60th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Barbour County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Tropical Storm), lasting 46 hours and affecting up to 5,515 customers.