Bartow CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 86 hrs | 19,932 (37%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Dec 8, 2017 | 80 hrs | 17,330 (32%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 11 hrs | 7,893 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 9 hrs | 7,788 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 6 hrs | 5,577 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bartow County recorded 835 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bartow County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 86 hours and leaving up to 19,932 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Bartow County, with 102 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bartow County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Bartow County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | C | 50th |
| Clayton County | C | 50th |
| Gordon County | C | 55th |
| Butts County | C | 50th |
| Thomas County | C | 56th |
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 Bartow County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bartow County recorded 835 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Bartow County's reliability grade?
Bartow County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 53rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bartow County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 86 hours and affecting up to 19,932 customers.