Baldwin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 121 hrs | 14,982 (53%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 32 hrs | 8,154 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 17 hrs | 6,673 (24%) | Hail |
| Dec 24, 2022 | 10 hrs | 6,038 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 42 hrs | 5,809 (20%) | Hurricane Michael |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Baldwin County recorded 665 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Baldwin County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 121 hours and leaving up to 14,982 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Baldwin County, with 86 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Baldwin County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 39th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Baldwin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hall County | D | 40th |
| Emanuel County | D | 40th |
| Bibb County | C | 40th |
| Monroe County | D | 38th |
| Wilkinson County | D | 38th |
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 Baldwin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Baldwin County recorded 665 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Baldwin County's reliability grade?
Baldwin County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 39th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Baldwin County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 121 hours and affecting up to 14,982 customers.