Chambers CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2023 | <1 hr | 4,094 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 42 hrs | 3,660 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 22 hrs | 3,357 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Nov 17, 2022 | <1 hr | 3,023 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 27, 2017 | 1 hrs | 2,684 (16%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting less than 1 hour 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).
Similar counties in Alabama
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Chambers County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County | B | 64th |
| Montgomery County | B | 67th |
| Houston County | B | 67th |
| Greene County | B | 61st |
| Marengo County | B | 61st |
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 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 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 4,094 customers.