Clarke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 104 hrs | 29,289 (37%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 52 hrs | 21,517 (27%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 39 hrs | 12,930 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 17, 2015 | 17 hrs | 11,338 (14%) | Ice Storm |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 28 hrs | 10,931 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clarke County recorded 727 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clarke County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 104 hours and leaving up to 29,289 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Clarke County, with 116 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clarke 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 Clarke County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | C | 58th |
| Coweta County | C | 58th |
| Franklin County | C | 59th |
| Peach County | C | 59th |
| Gwinnett County | C | 57th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Clarke County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clarke County recorded 727 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Clarke County's reliability grade?
Clarke County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 58th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clarke County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 104 hours and affecting up to 29,289 customers.