Tallapoosa 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 | 112 hrs | 15,368 (49%) | Tropical Storm |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 62 hrs | 11,146 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 4 hrs | 10,385 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 45 hrs | 9,619 (31%) | Tornado |
| Aug 12, 2020 | <1 hr | 8,937 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.