Fayette 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2020 | 3 hrs | 15,677 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 31, 2020 | 28 hrs | 12,933 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 3 hrs | 12,077 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 5 hrs | 12,034 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 40 hrs | 11,840 (13%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fayette County recorded 596 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fayette County started March 31, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 15,677 customers without power (18% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Fayette County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fayette County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Fayette County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Troup County | B | 79th |
| Barrow County | B | 78th |
| Oconee County | B | 78th |
| Whitfield County | A | 83rd |
| Jackson County | B | 76th |
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 Fayette County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fayette County recorded 596 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Fayette County's reliability grade?
Fayette County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 79th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fayette County?
The worst outage on record started March 31, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 15,677 customers.