Camden 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 10, 2017 | 147 hrs | 22,838 (81%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 103 hrs | 18,962 (67%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 34 hrs | 11,613 (41%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 38 hrs | 10,550 (38%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 31 hrs | 9,091 (32%) | Hurricane Idalia |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Camden County, Georgia that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Camden County recorded 647 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Camden County started September 10, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 147 hours and leaving up to 22,838 customers without power (81% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Camden County, with 92 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Camden County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Camden County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Terrell County | F | 15th |
| Wilcox County | F | 15th |
| Macon County | F | 16th |
| Randolph County | F | 16th |
| Grady County | F | 14th |
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 Camden County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Camden County recorded 647 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Camden County's reliability grade?
Camden County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 15th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Camden County?
The worst outage on record started September 10, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 147 hours and affecting up to 22,838 customers.