Escambia County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Alabama
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2020 | 93 hrs | 9,643 (38%) | Hurricane Sally |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 31 hrs | 6,245 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 37 hrs | 6,027 (24%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 1 hrs | 5,273 (21%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 1 hrs | 5,150 (20%) | Hurricane Zeta |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Escambia County recorded 491 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Escambia County started September 16, 2020 (Hurricane Sally), lasting 93 hours and leaving up to 9,643 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Escambia County, with 69 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Escambia County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 58th 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 Escambia County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Barbour County | B | 60th |
| Etowah County | C | 56th |
| Marengo County | B | 61st |
| Greene County | B | 61st |
| Jefferson County | C | 53rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Escambia County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Escambia County recorded 491 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Escambia County's reliability grade?
Escambia County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 58th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Escambia County?
The worst outage on record started September 16, 2020 (Hurricane Sally), lasting 93 hours and affecting up to 9,643 customers.