Jackson County Power Outage History
2019–2023 · Alabama
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2023 | 3 hrs | 846 (3%) | Winter Weather |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 6 hrs | 829 (3%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 24, 2022 | 1 hrs | 828 (3%) | Cold/Wind Chill |
| Dec 24, 2022 | 1 hrs | 828 (3%) | Cold/Wind Chill |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 4 hrs | 825 (3%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 5 years from 2019 to 2023, Jackson County recorded 17 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jackson County started February 18, 2023 (Winter Weather), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 846 customers without power (3% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Jackson County, with 4 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jackson County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 98th 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 Jackson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Limestone County | A | 99th |
| Marshall County | A | 99th |
| Cherokee County | A | 99th |
| DeKalb County | A | 100th |
| Lawrence County | A | 96th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jackson County?
Between 2019 and 2023, Jackson County recorded 17 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Jackson County's reliability grade?
Jackson County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 98th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jackson County?
The worst outage on record started February 18, 2023 (Winter Weather), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 846 customers.