Lauderdale CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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%) | Flash Flood |
| Jul 17, 2019 | 2 hrs | 17,436 (35%) | Heat |
| Aug 21, 2021 | 2 hrs | 14,852 (30%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Lauderdale County, Alabama that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.