Walker County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2020 | 60 hrs | 10,667 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 50 hrs | 10,541 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 40 hrs | 9,266 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 38 hrs | 8,205 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 13, 2021 | 1 hrs | 7,002 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Walker County recorded 1,310 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Walker County started April 12, 2020, lasting 60 hours and leaving up to 10,667 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Walker County, with 150 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Walker County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 37th 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 Walker County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Blount County | C | 41st |
| Lauderdale County | D | 32nd |
| Elmore County | D | 31st |
| St. Clair County | C | 44th |
| Henry County | C | 44th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Walker County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Walker County recorded 1,310 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Walker County's reliability grade?
Walker County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 37th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Walker County?
The worst outage on record started April 12, 2020, lasting 60 hours and affecting up to 10,667 customers.