Brantley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 203 hrs | 9,146 (92%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 47 hrs | 9,052 (91%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 114 hrs | 8,474 (85%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 5 hrs | 3,707 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 2, 2018 | 3 hrs | 3,455 (35%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Brantley County recorded 648 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Brantley County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 203 hours and leaving up to 9,146 customers without power (92% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Brantley County, with 88 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Brantley County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Brantley County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jones County | F | 18th |
| Banks County | F | 18th |
| Irwin County | F | 16th |
| Turner County | F | 18th |
| Randolph County | F | 16th |
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 Brantley County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Brantley County recorded 648 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Brantley County's reliability grade?
Brantley County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 17th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Brantley County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 203 hours and affecting up to 9,146 customers.