Clay County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · 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 | 107 hrs | 5,175 (57%) | Tropical Storm |
| Dec 8, 2017 | 69 hrs | 4,505 (50%) | Winter Storm |
| May 9, 2024 | 17 hrs | 2,823 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 44 hrs | 2,535 (28%) | Drought |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 24 hrs | 2,513 (28%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Clay County recorded 860 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clay County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm), lasting 107 hours and leaving up to 5,175 customers without power (57% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Clay County, with 111 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clay County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 17th 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 Clay County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Butler County | F | 16th |
| Randolph County | F | 18th |
| Lowndes County | F | 15th |
| Bibb County | F | 14th |
| Perry County | F | 14th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Clay County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Clay County recorded 860 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Clay County's reliability grade?
Clay County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 17th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clay County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm), lasting 107 hours and affecting up to 5,175 customers.