Decatur County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 275 hrs | 13,136 (63%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 18 hrs | 7,157 (35%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 80 hrs | 6,465 (31%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Apr 3, 2023 | 27 hrs | 5,722 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 1 hrs | 3,321 (16%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Decatur County recorded 748 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Decatur County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 275 hours and leaving up to 13,136 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Decatur County, with 106 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Decatur County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th 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 Decatur County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bulloch County | F | 13th |
| Berrien County | F | 14th |
| Washington County | F | 13th |
| Grady County | F | 14th |
| Toombs County | F | 13th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Decatur County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Decatur County recorded 748 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Decatur County's reliability grade?
Decatur County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Decatur County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 275 hours and affecting up to 13,136 customers.