Choctaw County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Alabama
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | 41 hrs | 2,858 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| May 17, 2018 | 4 hrs | 2,602 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 16 hrs | 2,535 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 36 hrs | 1,788 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 17 hrs | 1,709 (24%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Choctaw County recorded 391 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Choctaw County started May 10, 2024, lasting 41 hours and leaving up to 2,858 customers without power (40% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Choctaw County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Choctaw County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 50th 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 Choctaw County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bullock County | C | 50th |
| Sumter County | C | 49th |
| Geneva County | C | 50th |
| Cullman County | C | 49th |
| Clarke County | C | 51st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Choctaw County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Choctaw County recorded 391 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Choctaw County's reliability grade?
Choctaw County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 50th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Choctaw County?
The worst outage on record started May 10, 2024, lasting 41 hours and affecting up to 2,858 customers.