Butler County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | 22 hrs | 8,668 (70%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 60 hrs | 8,080 (66%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 25 hrs | 6,235 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 16, 2020 | 39 hrs | 6,019 (49%) | Hurricane Sally |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 30 hrs | 5,989 (49%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Butler County recorded 1,055 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Butler County started June 14, 2023, lasting 22 hours and leaving up to 8,668 customers without power (70% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Butler County, with 150 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Butler County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 16th 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 Butler County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lowndes County | F | 15th |
| Clay County | F | 17th |
| Bibb County | F | 14th |
| Randolph County | F | 18th |
| Perry County | F | 14th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Butler County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Butler County recorded 1,055 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Butler County's reliability grade?
Butler County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 16th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Butler County?
The worst outage on record started June 14, 2023, lasting 22 hours and affecting up to 8,668 customers.