Washington County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Alabama
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 107 hrs | 561 (7%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Nov 2, 2020 | 50 hrs | 467 (6%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 28 hrs | 434 (5%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 5 hrs | 383 (5%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 1 hrs | 277 (4%) | Hurricane Zeta |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Washington County recorded 129 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Washington County started October 29, 2020 (Hurricane Zeta), lasting 107 hours and leaving up to 561 customers without power (7% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Washington County, with 18 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Washington County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 84th 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 Washington County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lee County | A | 85th |
| Russell County | A | 81st |
| Dale County | A | 80th |
| Covington County | B | 77th |
| Conecuh County | A | 92nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Washington County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Washington County recorded 129 outage events, averaging 4.5 hours each.
What is Washington County's reliability grade?
Washington County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 84th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Hurricane Zeta), lasting 107 hours and affecting up to 561 customers.