Talladega County Power Outage History
2016–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 110 hrs | 30,822 (66%) | Tropical Storm |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 37 hrs | 10,754 (23%) | Drought |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 28 hrs | 9,544 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 44 hrs | 7,882 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 8, 2017 | 56 hrs | 6,674 (14%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 10 years from 2016 to 2025, Talladega County recorded 848 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Talladega County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm), lasting 110 hours and leaving up to 30,822 customers without power (66% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Talladega County, with 101 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Talladega County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 30th 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 Talladega County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Autauga County | D | 29th |
| Monroe County | D | 28th |
| Elmore County | D | 31st |
| Lauderdale County | D | 32nd |
| Calhoun County | D | 27th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Talladega County?
Between 2016 and 2025, Talladega County recorded 848 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Talladega County's reliability grade?
Talladega County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Talladega County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm), lasting 110 hours and affecting up to 30,822 customers.