Banks 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 11, 2017 | 128 hrs | 7,511 (65%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 61 hrs | 5,208 (45%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 41 hrs | 4,455 (39%) | Tornado |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 41 hrs | 3,722 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 4, 2015 | 32 hrs | 3,654 (32%) | Strong Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Banks County recorded 577 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Banks County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 128 hours and leaving up to 7,511 customers without power (65% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Banks County, with 66 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Banks County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Banks County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jones County | F | 18th |
| Brantley County | F | 17th |
| Turner County | F | 18th |
| Irwin County | F | 16th |
| Clinch County | F | 20th |
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 Banks County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Banks County recorded 577 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Banks County's reliability grade?
Banks County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 18th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Banks County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 128 hours and affecting up to 7,511 customers.