Macon CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
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%) | Tornado |
| Jul 14, 2023 | <1 hr | 2,084 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 19, 2019 | 4 hrs | 2,084 (14%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.