Lauderdale County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Alabama
Worse than average — more frequent or longer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2023 | 157 hrs | 26,166 (53%) | Frost/Freeze |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 1 hrs | 18,162 (36%) | Drought |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 70 hrs | 17,478 (35%) | High Wind |
| Jul 17, 2019 | 2 hrs | 17,436 (35%) | Heat |
| Aug 21, 2021 | 2 hrs | 14,852 (30%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Lauderdale County recorded 911 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lauderdale County started March 25, 2023 (Frost/Freeze), lasting 157 hours and leaving up to 26,166 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lauderdale County, with 111 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lauderdale County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 32nd 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 Lauderdale County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Elmore County | D | 31st |
| Talladega County | D | 30th |
| Autauga County | D | 29th |
| Monroe County | D | 28th |
| Calhoun County | D | 27th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lauderdale County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Lauderdale County recorded 911 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Lauderdale County's reliability grade?
Lauderdale County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 32nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lauderdale County?
The worst outage on record started March 25, 2023 (Frost/Freeze), lasting 157 hours and affecting up to 26,166 customers.