Dade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2016 | 12 hrs | 5,422 (57%) | Drought |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 16 hrs | 5,275 (56%) | Tornado |
| Mar 10, 2019 | 7 hrs | 5,048 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 27 hrs | 4,068 (43%) | Drought |
| Dec 18, 2016 | 1 hrs | 3,959 (42%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Dade County recorded 697 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Dade County started June 16, 2016 (Drought), lasting 12 hours and leaving up to 5,422 customers without power (57% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Dade County, with 79 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Dade County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th 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 Dade County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Quitman County | D | 25th |
| Polk County | D | 25th |
| Webster County | D | 24th |
| Stewart County | D | 24th |
| Sumter County | D | 24th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Dade County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Dade County recorded 697 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Dade County's reliability grade?
Dade County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Dade County?
The worst outage on record started June 16, 2016 (Drought), lasting 12 hours and affecting up to 5,422 customers.