Tuscaloosa CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2025 | 37 hrs | 19,015 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 26 hrs | 17,897 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 18, 2025 | 41 hrs | 14,953 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 53 hrs | 13,999 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 27 hrs | 11,478 (9%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Tuscaloosa County recorded 1,591 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Tuscaloosa County started February 16, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 37 hours and leaving up to 19,015 customers without power (15% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Tuscaloosa County, with 202 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Tuscaloosa County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Alabama
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Tuscaloosa County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers County | B | 65th |
| Greene County | B | 61st |
| Marengo County | B | 61st |
| Barbour County | B | 60th |
| Montgomery County | B | 67th |
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 Tuscaloosa County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Tuscaloosa County recorded 1,591 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Tuscaloosa County's reliability grade?
Tuscaloosa County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 64th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Tuscaloosa County?
The worst outage on record started February 16, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 37 hours and affecting up to 19,015 customers.