Lowndes County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Alabama
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | 22 hrs | 5,304 (68%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 115 hrs | 5,046 (65%) | Tropical Storm |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 41 hrs | 3,431 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 5 hrs | 2,729 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 16, 2020 | 39 hrs | 2,666 (34%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lowndes County recorded 1,208 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lowndes County started June 14, 2023, lasting 22 hours and leaving up to 5,304 customers without power (68% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lowndes County, with 169 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lowndes County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 15th 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 Lowndes County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Butler County | F | 16th |
| Bibb County | F | 14th |
| Perry County | F | 14th |
| Chilton County | F | 14th |
| Clay County | F | 17th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lowndes County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lowndes County recorded 1,208 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Lowndes County's reliability grade?
Lowndes County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 15th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lowndes County?
The worst outage on record started June 14, 2023, lasting 22 hours and affecting up to 5,304 customers.