Talladega 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 44 hrs | 7,882 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 8, 2017 | 56 hrs | 6,674 (14%) | Winter Storm |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Talladega County, Alabama that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.