Elmore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 114 hrs | 28,606 (61%) | Tropical Storm |
| May 10, 2024 | 42 hrs | 16,399 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| May 4, 2021 | 50 hrs | 11,804 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 34 hrs | 10,181 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 16, 2020 | 34 hrs | 10,168 (22%) | Hurricane Sally |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Elmore County recorded 1,047 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Elmore County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm), lasting 114 hours and leaving up to 28,606 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Elmore County, with 117 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Elmore County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 31st 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 Elmore County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale County | D | 32nd |
| Talladega County | D | 30th |
| Autauga County | D | 29th |
| Monroe County | D | 28th |
| Calhoun County | D | 27th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Elmore County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Elmore County recorded 1,047 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Elmore County's reliability grade?
Elmore County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 31st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Elmore County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm), lasting 114 hours and affecting up to 28,606 customers.