Macon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2025 | 12 hrs | 2,815 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 9 hrs | 2,538 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| May 5, 2021 | 29 hrs | 2,399 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 1 hrs | 2,084 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 19, 2019 | 4 hrs | 2,084 (14%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Macon County recorded 338 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Macon County started April 11, 2025, lasting 12 hours and leaving up to 2,815 customers without power (19% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Macon County, with 47 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Macon County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 74th 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 Macon County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee County | B | 74th |
| Franklin County | B | 75th |
| Covington County | B | 77th |
| Pike County | B | 70th |
| Madison County | B | 69th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Macon County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Macon County recorded 338 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Macon County's reliability grade?
Macon County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 74th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Macon County?
The worst outage on record started April 11, 2025, lasting 12 hours and affecting up to 2,815 customers.