Berrien 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | 107 hrs | 9,994 (77%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 211 hrs | 4,103 (32%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 107 hrs | 3,456 (27%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 49 hrs | 3,377 (26%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 13 hrs | 2,803 (22%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Berrien County recorded 307 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Berrien County started August 30, 2023 (Hurricane Idalia), lasting 107 hours and leaving up to 9,994 customers without power (77% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Berrien County, with 44 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Berrien County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th 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 Berrien County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur County | F | 14th |
| Grady County | F | 14th |
| Bulloch County | F | 13th |
| Washington County | F | 13th |
| Toombs County | F | 13th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Berrien County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Berrien County recorded 307 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Berrien County's reliability grade?
Berrien County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Berrien County?
The worst outage on record started August 30, 2023 (Hurricane Idalia), lasting 107 hours and affecting up to 9,994 customers.