Butts CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 99 hrs | 7,126 (48%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 6 hrs | 6,907 (47%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 29, 2017 | 1 hrs | 5,653 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 14 hrs | 5,651 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 6, 2017 | 1 hrs | 5,565 (38%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Butts County recorded 426 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Butts County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 99 hours and leaving up to 7,126 customers without power (48% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Butts County, with 60 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Butts County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Butts County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton County | C | 50th |
| Montgomery County | C | 50th |
| Murray County | C | 49th |
| Jenkins County | C | 49th |
| Bartow County | C | 53rd |
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 Butts County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Butts County recorded 426 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Butts County's reliability grade?
Butts County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 50th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Butts County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 99 hours and affecting up to 7,126 customers.