Dale County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 | 43 hrs | 7,463 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 20 hrs | 6,165 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 49 hrs | 6,111 (20%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Apr 22, 2019 | 0 hrs | 6,031 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 2 hrs | 2,901 (9%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Dale County recorded 347 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Dale County started April 20, 2020, lasting 43 hours and leaving up to 7,463 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Dale County, with 44 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Dale County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 80th 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 Dale County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Russell County | A | 81st |
| Covington County | B | 77th |
| Washington County | A | 84th |
| Lee County | A | 85th |
| Franklin County | B | 75th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Dale County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Dale County recorded 347 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Dale County's reliability grade?
Dale County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 80th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Dale County?
The worst outage on record started April 20, 2020, lasting 43 hours and affecting up to 7,463 customers.