Dodge CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 63 hrs | 3,648 (41%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 69 hrs | 3,440 (38%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Nov 2, 2022 | <1 hr | 2,827 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 11, 2022 | 1 hrs | 2,729 (30%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 24, 2021 | 1 hrs | 2,309 (26%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Dodge County recorded 159 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Dodge County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 63 hours and leaving up to 3,648 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Dodge County, with 20 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Dodge County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Dodge County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | C | 44th |
| Tift County | C | 44th |
| Bleckley County | C | 45th |
| Worth County | C | 45th |
| Morgan County | C | 44th |
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 Dodge County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Dodge County recorded 159 outage events, averaging 4.0 hours each.
What is Dodge County's reliability grade?
Dodge County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Dodge County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 63 hours and affecting up to 3,648 customers.