Covington 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 20, 2020 | 45 hrs | 7,212 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 16 hrs | 3,832 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 6 hrs | 3,751 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 16, 2020 | 36 hrs | 3,670 (12%) | Hurricane Sally |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 17 hrs | 3,502 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Covington County recorded 422 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Covington County started April 20, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 45 hours and leaving up to 7,212 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Covington County, with 54 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Covington County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Alabama
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Covington County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | B | 75th |
| Coffee County | B | 74th |
| Macon County | B | 74th |
| Dale County | A | 80th |
| Russell County | A | 81st |
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 Covington County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Covington County recorded 422 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Covington County's reliability grade?
Covington County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 77th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Covington County?
The worst outage on record started April 20, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 45 hours and affecting up to 7,212 customers.