Barrow County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 101 hrs | 14,449 (24%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Nov 13, 2018 | 3 hrs | 7,251 (12%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 17, 2015 | 16 hrs | 6,776 (11%) | Ice Storm |
| Jun 27, 2020 | 9 hrs | 5,798 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 25 hrs | 5,308 (9%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Barrow County recorded 413 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Barrow County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 101 hours and leaving up to 14,449 customers without power (24% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Barrow County, with 57 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Barrow County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 78th 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 Barrow County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee County | B | 78th |
| Troup County | B | 79th |
| Jackson County | B | 76th |
| Columbia County | B | 76th |
| Fayette County | B | 79th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Barrow County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Barrow County recorded 413 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Barrow County's reliability grade?
Barrow County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 78th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Barrow County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 101 hours and affecting up to 14,449 customers.