Pickens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 29 hrs | 10,658 (90%) | Hail |
| May 7, 2025 | 18 hrs | 5,644 (48%) | Strong Wind |
| Apr 18, 2019 | 51 hrs | 4,907 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 37 hrs | 4,608 (39%) | Hurricane Francine |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 50 hrs | 4,445 (38%) | Hail |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Pickens County, Alabama that day.
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Pickens County recorded 940 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pickens County started March 15, 2025 (Hail), lasting 29 hours and leaving up to 10,658 customers without power (90% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pickens County, with 112 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pickens County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Alabama
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Pickens County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile County | D | 25th |
| Winston County | D | 24th |
| Crenshaw County | D | 25th |
| Baldwin County | D | 26th |
| Marion County | D | 26th |
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 Pickens County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Pickens County recorded 940 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Pickens County's reliability grade?
Pickens County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pickens County?
The worst outage on record started March 15, 2025 (Hail), lasting 29 hours and affecting up to 10,658 customers.