Burke County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 255 hrs | 6,898 (42%) | Tropical Storm Helene |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 37 hrs | 4,311 (26%) | Tropical Storm Michael |
| Sep 20, 2016 | 1 hrs | 2,774 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 10 hrs | 2,148 (13%) | Strong Wind |
| Aug 6, 2021 | 1 hrs | 2,064 (13%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Burke County recorded 332 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Burke County started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm Helene), lasting 255 hours and leaving up to 6,898 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Burke County, with 45 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Burke County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st 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 Burke County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Haralson County | D | 22nd |
| Talbot County | D | 22nd |
| Bryan County | D | 21st |
| Brooks County | D | 21st |
| Wilkes County | D | 21st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Burke County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Burke County recorded 332 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Burke County's reliability grade?
Burke County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Burke County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm Helene), lasting 255 hours and affecting up to 6,898 customers.