Winston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 59 hrs | 10,383 (56%) | High Wind |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 52 hrs | 9,250 (50%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 15, 2025 | 2 hrs | 7,452 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 24, 2019 | 9 hrs | 7,279 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 8, 2025 | 3 hrs | 7,109 (38%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Winston County recorded 1,088 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Winston County started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 59 hours and leaving up to 10,383 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Winston County, with 130 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Winston County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 24th 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 Winston County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile County | D | 25th |
| Pickens County | D | 25th |
| Crenshaw County | D | 25th |
| Baldwin County | D | 26th |
| Marion County | D | 26th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Winston County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Winston County recorded 1,088 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Winston County's reliability grade?
Winston County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 24th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Winston County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023 (High Wind), lasting 59 hours and affecting up to 10,383 customers.