Cullman CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 58 hrs | 15,511 (26%) | Strong Wind |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 15 hrs | 14,739 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 3 hrs | 12,503 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 48 hrs | 11,675 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 6, 2017 | 7 hrs | 10,606 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Cullman County recorded 921 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cullman County started March 3, 2023 (Strong Wind), lasting 58 hours and leaving up to 15,511 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Cullman County, with 130 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cullman County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Alabama
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Cullman County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Sumter County | C | 49th |
| Bullock County | C | 50th |
| Choctaw County | C | 50th |
| Geneva County | C | 50th |
| Clarke County | C | 51st |
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 Cullman County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Cullman County recorded 921 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Cullman County's reliability grade?
Cullman County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 49th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cullman County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023 (Strong Wind), lasting 58 hours and affecting up to 15,511 customers.