Montgomery County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Alabama
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 68 hrs | 29,346 (21%) | Tropical Storm |
| May 4, 2021 | 45 hrs | 23,861 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 44 hrs | 22,798 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 23 hrs | 21,097 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 22 hrs | 15,699 (11%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Montgomery County recorded 1,392 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Montgomery County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm), lasting 68 hours and leaving up to 29,346 customers without power (21% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Montgomery County, with 186 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Montgomery County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 67th 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 Montgomery County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Houston County | B | 67th |
| Madison County | B | 69th |
| Chambers County | B | 65th |
| Pike County | B | 70th |
| Tuscaloosa County | B | 64th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Montgomery County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Montgomery County recorded 1,392 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Montgomery County's reliability grade?
Montgomery County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 67th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Montgomery County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm), lasting 68 hours and affecting up to 29,346 customers.