Berrien CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Berrien County, Georgia that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.