Early CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | <1 hr | 1,119 (18%) | Tornado |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 33 hrs | 1,023 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 10, 2019 | 2 hrs | 501 (8%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 126 hrs | 496 (8%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Apr 14, 2019 | 3 hrs | 475 (7%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Early County recorded 154 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Early County started June 14, 2023 (Tornado), lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 1,119 customers without power (18% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Early County, with 27 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Early County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 74th 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 Early County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Newton County | B | 75th |
| Walton County | B | 75th |
| Spalding County | B | 73rd |
| Walker County | B | 73rd |
| Paulding County | B | 73rd |
Most reliable counties in Georgia
The top 3 counties in Georgia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Screven County | A | 94th |
| Chattahoochee County | A | 90th |
| Houston County | A | 89th |
Least reliable counties in Georgia
The bottom 3 counties in Georgia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmer County | F | 2nd |
| Jefferson County | F | 2nd |
| Rabun County | F | 3rd |
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 Early County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Early County recorded 154 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Early County's reliability grade?
Early County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 74th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Early County?
The worst outage on record started June 14, 2023 (Tornado), lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 1,119 customers.