Carroll County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2017 | 74 hrs | 26,373 (37%) | Winter Storm |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 85 hrs | 26,270 (37%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 18 hrs | 16,612 (24%) | Drought |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 10 hrs | 14,755 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 14 hrs | 7,243 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Carroll County recorded 948 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Carroll County started December 8, 2017 (Winter Storm), lasting 74 hours and leaving up to 26,373 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Carroll County, with 110 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Carroll County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 58th 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 Carroll County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clarke County | C | 58th |
| Franklin County | C | 59th |
| Peach County | C | 59th |
| Coweta County | C | 58th |
| Gwinnett County | C | 57th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Carroll County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Carroll County recorded 948 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Carroll County's reliability grade?
Carroll County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 58th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Carroll County?
The worst outage on record started December 8, 2017 (Winter Storm), lasting 74 hours and affecting up to 26,373 customers.