Marion CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2025 | 16 hrs | 11,879 (64%) | Hail |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 78 hrs | 10,346 (56%) | Tornado |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 29 hrs | 9,709 (52%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 69 hrs | 6,279 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 55 hrs | 5,951 (32%) | Winter Storm |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Marion County, Alabama that day.
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Marion County recorded 1,038 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Marion County started April 6, 2025 (Hail), lasting 16 hours and leaving up to 11,879 customers without power (64% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Marion County, with 128 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Marion County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Alabama
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Marion County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin County | D | 26th |
| Tallapoosa County | D | 26th |
| Crenshaw County | D | 25th |
| Pickens County | D | 25th |
| Mobile County | D | 25th |
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 Marion County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Marion County recorded 1,038 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Marion County's reliability grade?
Marion County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 26th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Marion County?
The worst outage on record started April 6, 2025 (Hail), lasting 16 hours and affecting up to 11,879 customers.