Marion County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Alabama
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
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%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 78 hrs | 10,346 (56%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 29 hrs | 9,709 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 69 hrs | 6,279 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 55 hrs | 5,951 (32%) | Winter Storm |
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, 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).
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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 |
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, lasting 16 hours and affecting up to 11,879 customers.