Fayette County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 55 hrs | 5,915 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 5, 2018 | 2 hrs | 5,038 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 18, 2019 | 42 hrs | 3,596 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 51 hrs | 3,193 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 42 hrs | 3,003 (27%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Fayette County recorded 1,272 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fayette County started March 3, 2023, lasting 55 hours and leaving up to 5,915 customers without power (52% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Fayette County, with 154 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fayette County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd 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 Fayette County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Winston County | D | 24th |
| Mobile County | D | 25th |
| Pickens County | D | 25th |
| Randolph County | F | 18th |
| Crenshaw County | D | 25th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fayette County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Fayette County recorded 1,272 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Fayette County's reliability grade?
Fayette County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fayette County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023, lasting 55 hours and affecting up to 5,915 customers.