Hale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2025 | 38 hrs | 5,262 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 4, 2021 | 11 hrs | 3,008 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 20, 2020 | <1 hr | 2,722 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 19, 2024 | <1 hr | 2,709 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 25, 2025 | <1 hr | 2,706 (24%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Hale County recorded 709 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hale County started February 16, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 38 hours and leaving up to 5,262 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Hale County, with 86 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hale County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Alabama
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Hale County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | C | 44th |
| Henry County | C | 44th |
| St. Clair County | C | 44th |
| Cullman County | C | 49th |
| Sumter 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 Hale County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Hale County recorded 709 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Hale County's reliability grade?
Hale County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 46th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hale County?
The worst outage on record started February 16, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 38 hours and affecting up to 5,262 customers.