Bacon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 448 hrs | 6,887 (96%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 5 hrs | 5,389 (75%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 13 hrs | 4,711 (66%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 10 hrs | 4,560 (64%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 114 hrs | 3,711 (52%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Bacon County recorded 616 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bacon County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 448 hours and leaving up to 6,887 customers without power (96% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Bacon County, with 83 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bacon County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bacon County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Glynn County | F | 5th |
| Candler County | F | 5th |
| Evans County | F | 5th |
| Johnson County | F | 5th |
| Ware County | F | 5th |
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 Bacon County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Bacon County recorded 616 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Bacon County's reliability grade?
Bacon County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bacon County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 448 hours and affecting up to 6,887 customers.