Etowah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2023 | 43 hrs | 12,692 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 74 hrs | 10,441 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 28 hrs | 10,229 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 60 hrs | 10,191 (18%) | Tropical Storm |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 22 hrs | 7,977 (14%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Etowah County recorded 799 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Etowah County started August 3, 2023, lasting 43 hours and leaving up to 12,692 customers without power (23% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Etowah County, with 97 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Etowah County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 56th 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 Etowah County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Escambia County | C | 58th |
| Jefferson County | C | 53rd |
| Clarke County | C | 51st |
| Barbour County | B | 60th |
| Geneva County | C | 50th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Etowah County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Etowah County recorded 799 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Etowah County's reliability grade?
Etowah County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 56th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Etowah County?
The worst outage on record started August 3, 2023, lasting 43 hours and affecting up to 12,692 customers.