Atkinson CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 135 hrs | 4,254 (86%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 24 hrs | 4,243 (86%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 62 hrs | 3,757 (76%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 3 hrs | 3,161 (64%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 12 hrs | 3,011 (61%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Atkinson County recorded 781 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Atkinson County started September 11, 2017, lasting 135 hours and leaving up to 4,254 customers without power (86% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Atkinson County, with 100 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Atkinson County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 11th 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 Atkinson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Echols County | F | 11th |
| Clay County | F | 11th |
| Richmond County | F | 10th |
| Toombs County | F | 13th |
| Washington County | F | 13th |
Most reliable counties in Georgia
The top 3 counties in Georgia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Screven County | A | 94th |
| Chattahoochee County | A | 90th |
| Houston County | A | 89th |
Least reliable counties in Georgia
The bottom 3 counties in Georgia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmer County | F | 2nd |
| Jefferson County | F | 2nd |
| Rabun County | F | 3rd |
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 Atkinson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Atkinson County recorded 781 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Atkinson County's reliability grade?
Atkinson County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 11th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Atkinson County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017, lasting 135 hours and affecting up to 4,254 customers.