Baker CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2021 | 11 hrs | 1,380 (87%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 20 hrs | 1,351 (85%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 24 hrs | 1,128 (71%) | Tornado |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 31 hrs | 1,022 (64%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 3 hrs | 1,001 (63%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Baker County recorded 623 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Baker County started May 5, 2021, lasting 11 hours and leaving up to 1,380 customers without power (87% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Baker County, with 89 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Baker County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Baker County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County | F | 9th |
| Charlton County | F | 9th |
| Effingham County | F | 9th |
| Richmond County | F | 10th |
| Treutlen County | F | 8th |
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 Baker County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Baker County recorded 623 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Baker County's reliability grade?
Baker County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 9th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Baker County?
The worst outage on record started May 5, 2021, lasting 11 hours and affecting up to 1,380 customers.