Monroe County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2020 | 118 hrs | 6,793 (55%) | Hurricane Sally |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 117 hrs | 5,909 (48%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Oct 3, 2019 | 1 hrs | 3,873 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 16 hrs | 3,427 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| May 17, 2020 | 2 hrs | 3,096 (25%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Monroe County recorded 662 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Monroe County started September 16, 2020 (Hurricane Sally), lasting 118 hours and leaving up to 6,793 customers without power (55% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Monroe County, with 101 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Monroe County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 28th 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 Monroe County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Autauga County | D | 29th |
| Calhoun County | D | 27th |
| Talladega County | D | 30th |
| Tallapoosa County | D | 26th |
| Marion County | D | 26th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Monroe County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Monroe County recorded 662 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Monroe County's reliability grade?
Monroe County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 28th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Monroe County?
The worst outage on record started September 16, 2020 (Hurricane Sally), lasting 118 hours and affecting up to 6,793 customers.