Franklin County Power Outage History
2018–2025 · Alabama
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | 36 hrs | 4,842 (22%) | Winter Weather |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 32 hrs | 4,671 (22%) | Winter Weather |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 11 hrs | 4,195 (19%) | Winter Weather |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 56 hrs | 2,290 (11%) | High Wind |
| May 17, 2025 | 9 hrs | 2,003 (9%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 8 years from 2018 to 2025, Franklin County recorded 268 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin County started February 15, 2021 (Winter Weather), lasting 36 hours and leaving up to 4,842 customers without power (22% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin County, with 35 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 75th 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 Franklin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee County | B | 74th |
| Macon County | B | 74th |
| Covington County | B | 77th |
| Pike County | B | 70th |
| Dale County | A | 80th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Franklin County?
Between 2018 and 2025, Franklin County recorded 268 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Franklin County's reliability grade?
Franklin County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 75th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The worst outage on record started February 15, 2021 (Winter Weather), lasting 36 hours and affecting up to 4,842 customers.