Crenshaw CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2020 | <1 hr | 6,211 (72%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 15 hrs | 5,198 (60%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 22 hrs | 4,617 (53%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 20, 2020 | 89 hrs | 3,122 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 18, 2022 | <1 hr | 3,066 (36%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Crenshaw County recorded 781 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Crenshaw County started June 2, 2020, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 6,211 customers without power (72% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Crenshaw County, with 102 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Crenshaw County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Alabama
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Crenshaw County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin County | D | 26th |
| Marion County | D | 26th |
| Tallapoosa County | D | 26th |
| Pickens County | D | 25th |
| Mobile County | D | 25th |
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 Crenshaw County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Crenshaw County recorded 781 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Crenshaw County's reliability grade?
Crenshaw County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Crenshaw County?
The worst outage on record started June 2, 2020, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 6,211 customers.