Brooks CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | 153 hrs | 8,123 (99%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 24 hrs | 4,772 (58%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 2 hrs | 3,280 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 2, 2023 | 6 hrs | 1,738 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 3 hrs | 1,692 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Brooks County recorded 233 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Brooks County started August 30, 2023 (Hurricane Idalia), lasting 153 hours and leaving up to 8,123 customers without power (99% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Brooks County, with 33 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Brooks County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Brooks County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkes County | D | 21st |
| Bryan County | D | 21st |
| Schley County | D | 21st |
| Burke County | D | 21st |
| Haralson County | D | 22nd |
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 Brooks County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Brooks County recorded 233 outage events, averaging 4.2 hours each.
What is Brooks County's reliability grade?
Brooks County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Brooks County?
The worst outage on record started August 30, 2023 (Hurricane Idalia), lasting 153 hours and affecting up to 8,123 customers.