Coosa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2020 | 84 hrs | 6,710 (81%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| 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%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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 (Thunderstorm Wind), 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).
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 |
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 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 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 84 hours and affecting up to 6,710 customers.