Fannin CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2021 | <1 hr | 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 hr | 4,142 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 25, 2019 | <1 hr | 4,141 (15%) | Unnamed event |
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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 less than 1 hour 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).
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 |
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 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 less than 1 hour and affecting up to 10,925 customers.