Geneva County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Alabama
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
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%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 1 hrs | 2,211 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 3 hrs | 2,207 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 1 hrs | 1,769 (11%) | Unnamed event |
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).
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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 |
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.