Fayette CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 5, 2018 | 2 hrs | 5,038 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 18, 2019 | 42 hrs | 3,596 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 51 hrs | 3,193 (28%) | Tornado |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 42 hrs | 3,003 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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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 (Thunderstorm Wind), 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).
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 |
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 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 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 55 hours and affecting up to 5,915 customers.