Emanuel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 6 hrs | 8,588 (67%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 29, 2020 | <1 hr | 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 hr | 5,817 (45%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.