Dawson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 111 hrs | 8,646 (43%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 43 hrs | 8,037 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 7, 2018 | 0 hrs | 6,478 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 114 hrs | 5,407 (27%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Feb 16, 2015 | 20 hrs | 5,034 (25%) | Ice Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Dawson County recorded 539 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Dawson County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 111 hours and leaving up to 8,646 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Dawson County, with 77 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Dawson 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 Dawson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe County | D | 27th |
| Long County | D | 27th |
| Colquitt County | D | 27th |
| Appling County | D | 27th |
| Jeff Davis County | D | 27th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Dawson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Dawson County recorded 539 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Dawson County's reliability grade?
Dawson County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 27th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Dawson County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 111 hours and affecting up to 8,646 customers.