Lee County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Alabama
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2021 | 1 hrs | 14,390 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| May 17, 2020 | 2 hrs | 12,159 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| May 18, 2020 | 1 hrs | 11,474 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2019 | 29 hrs | 11,354 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 9 hrs | 10,032 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Lee County recorded 793 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lee County started May 7, 2021, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 14,390 customers without power (15% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Lee County, with 88 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lee County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 85th 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 Lee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | A | 84th |
| Russell County | A | 81st |
| Dale County | A | 80th |
| Conecuh County | A | 92nd |
| Morgan County | A | 93rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lee County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Lee County recorded 793 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Lee County's reliability grade?
Lee County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 85th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lee County?
The worst outage on record started May 7, 2021, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 14,390 customers.