Emanuel County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 6 hrs | 8,588 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 1 hrs | 6,962 (54%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 68 hrs | 6,297 (49%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 28 hrs | 5,831 (45%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Dec 17, 2020 | 1 hrs | 5,817 (45%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Emanuel County recorded 592 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Emanuel County started April 13, 2020, lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 8,588 customers without power (67% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Emanuel County, with 78 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Emanuel County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 40th 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 Emanuel County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hall County | D | 40th |
| Baldwin County | D | 39th |
| Bibb County | C | 40th |
| Monroe County | D | 38th |
| Wilkinson County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Emanuel County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Emanuel County recorded 592 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Emanuel County's reliability grade?
Emanuel County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 40th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Emanuel County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020, lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 8,588 customers.