Chilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 115 hrs | 23,217 (87%) | Tropical Storm |
| Aug 18, 2018 | 1 hrs | 13,052 (49%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 25 hrs | 12,281 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 38 hrs | 7,535 (28%) | Drought |
| Nov 2, 2020 | 67 hrs | 6,930 (26%) | Tropical Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Chilton County recorded 1,062 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Chilton County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm), lasting 115 hours and leaving up to 23,217 customers without power (87% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Chilton County, with 135 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Chilton 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 Chilton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Perry County | F | 14th |
| Bibb County | F | 14th |
| Lowndes County | F | 15th |
| Butler County | F | 16th |
| Dallas County | F | 11th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Chilton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Chilton County recorded 1,062 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Chilton County's reliability grade?
Chilton County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Chilton County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm), lasting 115 hours and affecting up to 23,217 customers.