Colquitt County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 194 hrs | 16,997 (64%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 35 hrs | 13,259 (50%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 63 hrs | 8,253 (31%) | Hurricane Debby |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 1 hrs | 4,980 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 1 hrs | 4,696 (18%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Colquitt County recorded 404 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Colquitt County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 194 hours and leaving up to 16,997 customers without power (64% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Colquitt County, with 46 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Colquitt County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 27th 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 Colquitt County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Appling County | D | 27th |
| Long County | D | 27th |
| Jeff Davis County | D | 27th |
| Oglethorpe County | D | 27th |
| Dawson County | D | 27th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Colquitt County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Colquitt County recorded 404 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Colquitt County's reliability grade?
Colquitt County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 27th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Colquitt County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 194 hours and affecting up to 16,997 customers.