Wilcox CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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%) | Hail |
| Jun 28, 2018 | 25 hrs | 4,333 (58%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 23 hrs | 3,791 (51%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.