Lawrence County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Alabama
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 14 hrs | 2,427 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| May 20, 2025 | 7 hrs | 1,935 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 hrs | 951 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 1 hrs | 916 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 0 hrs | 910 (7%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Lawrence County recorded 67 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lawrence County started April 10, 2025, lasting 14 hours and leaving up to 2,427 customers without power (18% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Lawrence County, with 16 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lawrence County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 96th 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 Lawrence County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | A | 98th |
| Limestone County | A | 99th |
| Marshall County | A | 99th |
| Cherokee County | A | 99th |
| DeKalb County | A | 100th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lawrence County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Lawrence County recorded 67 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Lawrence County's reliability grade?
Lawrence County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 96th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lawrence County?
The worst outage on record started April 10, 2025, lasting 14 hours and affecting up to 2,427 customers.