Butler CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 60 hrs | 8,080 (66%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 25 hrs | 6,235 (51%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 16, 2020 | 39 hrs | 6,019 (49%) | Hurricane Sally |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 30 hrs | 5,989 (49%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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 (Thunderstorm Wind), 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).
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 |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
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 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 22 hours and affecting up to 8,668 customers.