Dawson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 111 hrs | 8,646 (43%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 43 hrs | 8,037 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 7, 2018 | <1 hr | 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 |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.