Wilcox County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Alabama
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2022 | 3 hrs | 6,667 (90%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 116 hrs | 6,628 (89%) | Hurricane Zeta |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 21 hrs | 4,941 (66%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 25 hrs | 4,333 (58%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 23 hrs | 3,791 (51%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wilcox County recorded 1,151 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wilcox County started June 10, 2022, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 6,667 customers without power (90% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Wilcox County, with 152 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wilcox County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 4th 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 Wilcox County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Coosa County | F | 4th |
| Cleburne County | F | 6th |
| Lamar County | F | 11th |
| Dallas County | F | 11th |
| Chilton County | F | 14th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wilcox County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wilcox County recorded 1,151 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Wilcox County's reliability grade?
Wilcox County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wilcox County?
The worst outage on record started June 10, 2022, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 6,667 customers.