Cherokee CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | 96 hrs | 33,595 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 107 hrs | 33,434 (19%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Dec 8, 2017 | 89 hrs | 25,799 (14%) | Winter Storm |
| May 5, 2021 | 3 hrs | 22,939 (13%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 27 hrs | 19,648 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Cherokee County, Georgia that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Cherokee County recorded 1,230 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Cherokee County started July 20, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 96 hours and leaving up to 33,595 customers without power (19% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Cherokee County, with 140 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Cherokee County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Cherokee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Henry County | B | 70th |
| Towns County | B | 71st |
| Upson County | B | 71st |
| Douglas County | B | 71st |
| Rockdale County | B | 69th |
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 Cherokee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Cherokee County recorded 1,230 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Cherokee County's reliability grade?
Cherokee County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 70th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Cherokee County?
The worst outage on record started July 20, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 96 hours and affecting up to 33,595 customers.