Clinch CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 111 hrs | 2,037 (43%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 3 hrs | 1,694 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 178 hrs | 1,668 (35%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 54 hrs | 1,650 (35%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Jun 29, 2016 | 2 hrs | 1,503 (32%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Clinch County recorded 129 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Clinch County started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 111 hours and leaving up to 2,037 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
January has historically been the worst month for outages in Clinch County, with 19 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Clinch County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 20th 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 Clinch County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Habersham County | F | 20th |
| Putnam County | F | 20th |
| Meriwether County | D | 20th |
| Schley County | D | 21st |
| Wilkes County | D | 21st |
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 Clinch County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Clinch County recorded 129 outage events, averaging 5.7 hours each.
What is Clinch County's reliability grade?
Clinch County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 20th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Clinch County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 111 hours and affecting up to 2,037 customers.