Chattooga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2018 | 4 hrs | 7,844 (52%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 48 hrs | 5,676 (38%) | Tornado |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 67 hrs | 5,294 (35%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Dec 24, 2022 | 4 hrs | 4,308 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 13 hrs | 4,089 (27%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Chattooga County recorded 772 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Chattooga County started June 25, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 4 hours and leaving up to 7,844 customers without power (52% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Chattooga County, with 99 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Chattooga County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 33rd 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 Chattooga County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Seminole County | D | 33rd |
| Harris County | D | 33rd |
| Pike County | D | 34th |
| Tattnall County | D | 32nd |
| Stephens County | D | 32nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Chattooga County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Chattooga County recorded 772 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Chattooga County's reliability grade?
Chattooga County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 33rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Chattooga County?
The worst outage on record started June 25, 2018 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 4 hours and affecting up to 7,844 customers.