Geneva 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 123 hrs | 10,055 (60%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Apr 20, 2020 | 12 hrs | 3,444 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 1 hrs | 2,211 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 3 hrs | 2,207 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 30, 2024 | <1 hr | 1,769 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Geneva County recorded 777 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Geneva County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 123 hours and leaving up to 10,055 customers without power (60% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Geneva County, with 109 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Geneva County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Alabama
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Geneva County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Choctaw County | C | 50th |
| Bullock County | C | 50th |
| Clarke County | C | 51st |
| Sumter County | C | 49th |
| Cullman County | C | 49th |
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 Geneva County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Geneva County recorded 777 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Geneva County's reliability grade?
Geneva County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 50th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Geneva County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 123 hours and affecting up to 10,055 customers.