Douglas 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 29, 2020 | 88 hrs | 34,101 (35%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 17 hrs | 26,331 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 1 hrs | 19,384 (20%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 8, 2017 | 74 hrs | 18,018 (18%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 6 hrs | 10,388 (11%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Douglas County recorded 954 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Douglas County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 88 hours and leaving up to 34,101 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Douglas County, with 128 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Douglas County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 71st 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 Douglas County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Upson County | B | 71st |
| Towns County | B | 71st |
| Cobb County | B | 72nd |
| Henry County | B | 70th |
| Paulding County | B | 73rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Douglas County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Douglas County recorded 954 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Douglas County's reliability grade?
Douglas County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 71st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Douglas County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 88 hours and affecting up to 34,101 customers.