Etowah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2023 | 43 hrs | 12,692 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 74 hrs | 10,441 (19%) | Hail |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 28 hrs | 10,229 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 60 hrs | 10,191 (18%) | Tropical Storm |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 22 hrs | 7,977 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Etowah County, Alabama that day.
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 (Thunderstorm Wind), 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).
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 |
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 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 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 43 hours and affecting up to 12,692 customers.