Bulloch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 238 hrs | 37,223 (87%) | Tropical Storm |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 15 hrs | 16,727 (39%) | Flash Flood |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 1 hrs | 12,361 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 93 hrs | 12,038 (28%) | Flash Flood |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 41 hrs | 11,576 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Bulloch County recorded 572 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Bulloch County started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm), lasting 238 hours and leaving up to 37,223 customers without power (87% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Bulloch County, with 90 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Bulloch County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 13th 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 Bulloch County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | F | 13th |
| Decatur County | F | 14th |
| Berrien County | F | 14th |
| Toombs County | F | 13th |
| Grady County | F | 14th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Bulloch County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Bulloch County recorded 572 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Bulloch County's reliability grade?
Bulloch County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 13th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Bulloch County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm), lasting 238 hours and affecting up to 37,223 customers.