PowerOutageHistory
B

Chambers County Power Outage History

20172025 · Alabama

Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated

Total events
581
Avg duration
2.4 hrs
Longest outage
106 hrs
National percentile
65th

Outages by year

Outages by month (seasonality)

Worst outage events on record

DateDurationCustomers affectedCause
Mar 17, 20230 hrs4,094 (25%)Unnamed event
Feb 16, 202542 hrs3,660 (22%)Unnamed event
Jun 22, 201922 hrs3,357 (20%)Unnamed event
Nov 17, 20221 hrs3,023 (18%)Unnamed event
Nov 27, 20171 hrs2,684 (16%)Unnamed event

Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Chambers County recorded 581 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.

The single worst outage on record in Chambers County started March 17, 2023, lasting 0 hours and leaving up to 4,094 customers without power (25% of the county) at its peak.

June has historically been the worst month for outages in Chambers County, with 75 events recorded during that month across the dataset.

Based on this history, Chambers County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 65th 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 Chambers County.

CountyGradeNational percentile
Tuscaloosa CountyB64th
Montgomery CountyB67th
Houston CountyB67th
Greene CountyB61st
Marengo CountyB61st

FAQ

How often does power go out in Chambers County?

Between 2017 and 2025, Chambers County recorded 581 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.

What is Chambers County's reliability grade?

Chambers County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 65th national percentile.

What was the worst power outage in Chambers County?

The worst outage on record started March 17, 2023, lasting 0 hours and affecting up to 4,094 customers.

Data: ORNL EAGLE-I Recorded Electricity Outages (2014–2025), CC BY 4.0. Storm names: NOAA Storm Events Database. Last data refresh: 2025. See methodology.