Dooly 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 10, 2018 | 72 hrs | 3,139 (39%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 84 hrs | 2,256 (28%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 11 hrs | 1,580 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 3 hrs | 1,311 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 22, 2017 | 3 hrs | 1,304 (16%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Dooly County recorded 669 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Dooly County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 72 hours and leaving up to 3,139 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Dooly County, with 85 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Dooly County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Dooly County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar County | D | 36th |
| Greene County | D | 34th |
| Ben Hill County | D | 37th |
| Laurens County | D | 34th |
| Pike County | D | 34th |
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 Dooly County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Dooly County recorded 669 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Dooly County's reliability grade?
Dooly County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Dooly County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 72 hours and affecting up to 3,139 customers.