Coosa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2020 | 84 hrs | 6,710 (81%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 114 hrs | 6,664 (81%) | Tropical Storm |
| Dec 8, 2017 | 63 hrs | 5,835 (71%) | Winter Storm |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 52 hrs | 5,727 (69%) | Drought |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 45 hrs | 4,223 (51%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Coosa County recorded 1,523 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Coosa County started April 19, 2020, lasting 84 hours and leaving up to 6,710 customers without power (81% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Coosa County, with 187 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Coosa County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 4th 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 Coosa County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wilcox County | F | 4th |
| Cleburne County | F | 6th |
| Lamar County | F | 11th |
| Dallas County | F | 11th |
| Chilton County | F | 14th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Coosa County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Coosa County recorded 1,523 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Coosa County's reliability grade?
Coosa County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Coosa County?
The worst outage on record started April 19, 2020, lasting 84 hours and affecting up to 6,710 customers.