Madison County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Alabama
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2022 | 11 hrs | 71,413 (36%) | Strong Wind |
| Sep 13, 2015 | 1 hrs | 48,334 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 3 hrs | 36,965 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 2 hrs | 35,280 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 2 hrs | 34,997 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Madison County recorded 1,170 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Madison County started December 24, 2022 (Strong Wind), lasting 11 hours and leaving up to 71,413 customers without power (36% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Madison County, with 135 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Madison County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 69th 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 Madison County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pike County | B | 70th |
| Houston County | B | 67th |
| Montgomery County | B | 67th |
| Macon County | B | 74th |
| Chambers County | B | 65th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Madison County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Madison County recorded 1,170 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Madison County's reliability grade?
Madison County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 69th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Madison County?
The worst outage on record started December 24, 2022 (Strong Wind), lasting 11 hours and affecting up to 71,413 customers.