Winston CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| 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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Winston County, Alabama that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.