Clay CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 44 hrs | 2,535 (28%) | Drought |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 24 hrs | 2,513 (28%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Clay County, Alabama that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.