Tallapoosa County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 | 112 hrs | 15,368 (49%) | Tropical Storm |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 62 hrs | 11,146 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 4 hrs | 10,385 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 45 hrs | 9,619 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 12, 2020 | 0 hrs | 8,937 (29%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Tallapoosa County recorded 910 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Tallapoosa County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm), lasting 112 hours and leaving up to 15,368 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Tallapoosa County, with 117 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Tallapoosa County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 26th 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 Tallapoosa County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | D | 26th |
| Baldwin County | D | 26th |
| Crenshaw County | D | 25th |
| Calhoun County | D | 27th |
| Pickens County | D | 25th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Tallapoosa County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Tallapoosa County recorded 910 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Tallapoosa County's reliability grade?
Tallapoosa County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 26th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Tallapoosa County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm), lasting 112 hours and affecting up to 15,368 customers.