Ben Hill County Power Outage History
2017–2025 · Georgia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer 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 27, 2024 | 172 hrs | 4,143 (28%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 8 hrs | 3,262 (22%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 20 hrs | 3,204 (22%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 41 hrs | 3,146 (21%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 4 hrs | 2,859 (20%) | Hurricane Michael |
Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Ben Hill County recorded 272 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ben Hill County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 172 hours and leaving up to 4,143 customers without power (28% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Ben Hill County, with 35 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ben Hill County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 37th 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 Ben Hill County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson County | D | 38th |
| Lamar County | D | 36th |
| Monroe County | D | 38th |
| Dooly County | D | 36th |
| Baldwin County | D | 39th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Ben Hill County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Ben Hill County recorded 272 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Ben Hill County's reliability grade?
Ben Hill County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 37th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ben Hill County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 172 hours and affecting up to 4,143 customers.