Houston County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Alabama
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 161 hrs | 23,059 (32%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 1 hrs | 9,944 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 6 hrs | 7,743 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 19 hrs | 7,579 (10%) | Unnamed event |
| May 27, 2023 | 3 hrs | 7,142 (10%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Houston County recorded 513 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Houston County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 161 hours and leaving up to 23,059 customers without power (32% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Houston County, with 60 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Houston County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 67th 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 Houston County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | B | 67th |
| Madison County | B | 69th |
| Chambers County | B | 65th |
| Pike County | B | 70th |
| Tuscaloosa County | B | 64th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Houston County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Houston County recorded 513 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Houston County's reliability grade?
Houston County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 67th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Houston County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 161 hours and affecting up to 23,059 customers.