Appling County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Georgia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 131 hrs | 9,772 (78%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 9 hrs | 7,641 (61%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 32 hrs | 7,165 (57%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Oct 25, 2017 | 2 hrs | 3,873 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 3 hrs | 2,717 (22%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Appling County recorded 965 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Appling County started September 11, 2017, lasting 131 hours and leaving up to 9,772 customers without power (78% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Appling County, with 133 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Appling County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Appling County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Colquitt County | D | 27th |
| Jeff Davis County | D | 27th |
| Long County | D | 27th |
| Oglethorpe County | D | 27th |
| Dawson County | D | 27th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Appling County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Appling County recorded 965 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Appling County's reliability grade?
Appling County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 27th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Appling County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017, lasting 131 hours and affecting up to 9,772 customers.