Clay CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 80 hrs | 3,050 (80%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 147 hrs | 2,417 (63%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Apr 20, 2020 | 20 hrs | 1,799 (47%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 4, 2020 | 7 hrs | 1,405 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 3, 2017 | 12 hrs | 1,386 (36%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clay County recorded 441 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clay County started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 80 hours and leaving up to 3,050 customers without power (80% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Clay County, with 61 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clay County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Clay County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Echols County | F | 11th |
| Richmond County | F | 10th |
| Atkinson County | F | 11th |
| Baker County | F | 9th |
| Calhoun County | F | 9th |
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 Clay County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clay County recorded 441 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Clay County's reliability grade?
Clay County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 11th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clay County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 80 hours and affecting up to 3,050 customers.