Alabama Power Outage Season
When outages happen most in Alabama, and what to expect.
June is historically Alabama's busiest month for recorded power outages, part of a summer season (June–August) that accounts for about 33% of all recorded outages statewide, averaging 2.5 hours per event. 12 of Alabama's 66 tracked counties currently carry a Reliability Grade of F.
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Alabama outages by month
Total recorded events and average duration per event, summed across every tracked county in Alabama.
Peak season insight
Alabama's outage season runs June–August, accounting for 33% of all recorded outages. June has the highest frequency.
Month-by-month data table
| Month | Events | Avg duration |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3,701 | 2.7 hrs |
| February | 2,991 | 2.6 hrs |
| March | 4,207 | 3.1 hrs |
| April | 4,539 | 3.0 hrs |
| May | 5,637 | 2.5 hrs |
| June | 6,605 | 2.8 hrs |
| July | 6,286 | 2.1 hrs |
| August | 5,644 | 2.1 hrs |
| September | 4,254 | 2.2 hrs |
| October | 4,225 | 2.8 hrs |
| November | 3,592 | 2.3 hrs |
| December | 4,100 | 2.5 hrs |
This month in Alabama
October has historically recorded 4,225 outage events across Alabama, below the state's typical monthly average. Outages that start in October have averaged 2.8 hours.
Main causes by season
Named storms behind Alabama's worst recorded outages, from the NOAA Storm Events Database.
Winter (December–February)
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Strong Wind
- Winter Storm
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
Spring (March–May)
- Flash Flood
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Strong Wind
- Hail
- Hurricane Ivan
Summer (June–August)
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Hail
- Tornado
- Heat
- Flood
Fall (September–November)
- Drought
- Tropical Storm
- Hurricane Zeta
- Hurricane Sally
- Thunderstorm Wind
Alabama's worst outage events on record
The five largest outages in Alabama by duration and customers affected.
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2020 | 269 hrs | 126,286 (65%) | Hurricane Sally |
| Sep 15, 2020 | 134 hrs | 143,114 (68%) | Hurricane Sally |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 107 hrs | 114,158 (54%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 111 hrs | 59,216 (53%) | Tropical Storm |
| Mar 25, 2023 | 157 hrs | 26,166 (53%) | Frost/Freeze |
Highest-risk counties in Alabama
Lowest reliability percentile among Alabama's tracked counties.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wilcox County | F | 4th |
| Coosa County | F | 4th |
| Cleburne County | F | 6th |
| Lamar County | F | 11th |
| Dallas County | F | 11th |
Live weather alerts for Alabama
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 1 at 3:41AM CDT until October 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Read the official NWS alert →These live alerts come from the National Weather Service. They are public-safety information, not an outage prediction.
Alabama power outage FAQ
When do power outages happen most in Alabama?
June is historically the busiest single month for recorded outages in Alabama, and Summer (June–August) accounts for about 33% of all recorded outages across the state.
How long do power outages in Alabama typically last?
Across Alabama's tracked counties, the average recorded outage lasts about 2.5 hours, though individual events -- especially named storms -- can run much longer.
Which counties in Alabama have the highest outage risk?
Wilcox County, Coosa County, Cleburne County, Lamar County, Dallas County currently rank lowest for reliability in Alabama. See each county's page for its full history.
Does this page predict a power outage in Alabama?
No. It describes patterns in recorded county-level outage history, not a guaranteed future event. Check the live National Weather Service alerts below for current conditions.
Prepare for Alabama's outage season
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