Dade CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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 hr | 3,959 (42%) | Drought |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Dade County, Georgia that day.
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).
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 |
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 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.