Dougherty County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 125 hrs | 4,667 (8%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Nov 4, 2020 | 1 hrs | 4,064 (7%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 3 hrs | 2,786 (5%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 3, 2017 | 20 hrs | 2,472 (4%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 10 hrs | 2,438 (4%) | High Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Dougherty County recorded 312 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Dougherty County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 125 hours and leaving up to 4,667 customers without power (8% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Dougherty County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Dougherty County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 88th 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 Dougherty County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Houston County | A | 89th |
| Forsyth County | A | 86th |
| Chattahoochee County | A | 90th |
| Whitfield County | A | 83rd |
| Screven County | A | 94th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Dougherty County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Dougherty County recorded 312 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Dougherty County's reliability grade?
Dougherty County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 88th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Dougherty County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 125 hours and affecting up to 4,667 customers.