Greene CountyPower Outage History
2017–2025 · Alabama
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | 21 hrs | 1,290 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 7 hrs | 1,264 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 6, 2019 | 1 hrs | 1,256 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 26, 2020 | 15 hrs | 1,046 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 16, 2018 | 2 hrs | 940 (19%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Greene County recorded 318 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Greene County started June 14, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 21 hours and leaving up to 1,290 customers without power (26% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Greene County, with 39 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Greene County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 61st 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 Greene County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Marengo County | B | 61st |
| Barbour County | B | 60th |
| Tuscaloosa County | B | 64th |
| Escambia County | C | 58th |
| Chambers County | B | 65th |
Most reliable counties in Alabama
The top 3 counties in Alabama by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Limestone County | A | 99th |
| Jackson County | A | 98th |
| Lawrence County | A | 96th |
Least reliable counties in Alabama
The bottom 3 counties in Alabama by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wilcox County | F | 4th |
| Coosa County | F | 4th |
| Cleburne County | F | 6th |
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 Greene County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Greene County recorded 318 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Greene County's reliability grade?
Greene County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 61st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Greene County?
The worst outage on record started June 14, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 21 hours and affecting up to 1,290 customers.