Crenshaw County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Alabama
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2020 | 0 hrs | 6,211 (72%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 15 hrs | 5,198 (60%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 22 hrs | 4,617 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 20, 2020 | 89 hrs | 3,122 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 1 hrs | 3,066 (36%) | Unnamed event |
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 0 hours 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).
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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 |
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 0 hours and affecting up to 6,211 customers.