Cherokee County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.