Charlton CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 134 hrs | 6,524 (97%) | Unnamed event |
| May 2, 2023 | 2 hrs | 5,264 (78%) | Hail |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 52 hrs | 3,886 (58%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 156 hrs | 3,735 (56%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Jan 3, 2018 | 21 hrs | 3,309 (49%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Charlton County recorded 572 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Charlton County started September 11, 2017, lasting 134 hours and leaving up to 6,524 customers without power (97% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Charlton County, with 77 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Charlton County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 9th 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 Charlton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County | F | 9th |
| Baker County | F | 9th |
| Effingham County | F | 9th |
| Treutlen County | F | 8th |
| Hancock County | F | 8th |
Most reliable counties in Georgia
The top 3 counties in Georgia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Screven County | A | 94th |
| Chattahoochee County | A | 90th |
| Houston County | A | 89th |
Least reliable counties in Georgia
The bottom 3 counties in Georgia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmer County | F | 2nd |
| Jefferson County | F | 2nd |
| Rabun County | F | 3rd |
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 Charlton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Charlton County recorded 572 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Charlton County's reliability grade?
Charlton County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 9th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Charlton County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017, lasting 134 hours and affecting up to 6,524 customers.