Coffee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2019 | <1 hr | 7,772 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 9, 2024 | 3 hrs | 7,731 (25%) | Flash Flood |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 20 hrs | 6,088 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 20, 2020 | 67 hrs | 5,211 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 28, 2021 | 5 hrs | 5,189 (17%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Coffee County recorded 481 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Coffee County started April 22, 2019, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 7,772 customers without power (25% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Coffee County, with 71 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Coffee County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Alabama
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Coffee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | B | 75th |
| Macon County | B | 74th |
| Covington County | B | 77th |
| Pike County | B | 70th |
| Madison County | B | 69th |
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 Coffee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Coffee County recorded 481 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Coffee County's reliability grade?
Coffee County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 74th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Coffee County?
The worst outage on record started April 22, 2019, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 7,772 customers.