Bibb County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Alabama
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 107 hrs | 8,648 (74%) | Tropical Storm |
| May 27, 2024 | 44 hrs | 5,222 (45%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 25, 2021 | 56 hrs | 4,949 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 0 hrs | 4,281 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 26 hrs | 3,969 (34%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Bibb County recorded 1,026 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bibb County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm), lasting 107 hours and leaving up to 8,648 customers without power (74% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bibb County, with 124 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bibb County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th 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 Bibb County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Perry County | F | 14th |
| Chilton County | F | 14th |
| Lowndes County | F | 15th |
| Butler County | F | 16th |
| Clay County | F | 17th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bibb County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Bibb County recorded 1,026 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Bibb County's reliability grade?
Bibb County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bibb County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm), lasting 107 hours and affecting up to 8,648 customers.