Fannin County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Georgia
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2021 | 1 hrs | 10,925 (39%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 77 hrs | 5,358 (19%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 11 hrs | 4,261 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 1, 2019 | 1 hrs | 4,142 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 25, 2019 | 1 hrs | 4,141 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Fannin County recorded 334 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fannin County started January 21, 2021, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 10,925 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Fannin County, with 47 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fannin County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 67th 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 Fannin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hart County | B | 68th |
| Muscogee County | B | 68th |
| Union County | B | 66th |
| Rockdale County | B | 69th |
| Cherokee County | B | 70th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Fannin County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Fannin County recorded 334 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Fannin County's reliability grade?
Fannin County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 67th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fannin County?
The worst outage on record started January 21, 2021, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 10,925 customers.