Banks County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
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 |
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).
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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 |
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.