Covington County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Alabama
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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%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 16 hrs | 3,832 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 6 hrs | 3,751 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 16, 2020 | 36 hrs | 3,670 (12%) | Hurricane Sally |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 17 hrs | 3,502 (12%) | Unnamed event |
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, 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).
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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 |
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, lasting 45 hours and affecting up to 7,212 customers.