Floyd County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 106 hrs | 18,578 (39%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Dec 8, 2017 | 50 hrs | 12,399 (26%) | Winter Storm |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 12 hrs | 11,488 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 27, 2015 | 0 hrs | 10,049 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 18 hrs | 9,774 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Floyd County recorded 954 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Floyd County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 106 hours and leaving up to 18,578 customers without power (39% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Floyd County, with 122 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Floyd County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 43rd 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 Floyd County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan County | C | 44th |
| Twiggs County | C | 43rd |
| Tift County | C | 44th |
| Fulton County | C | 44th |
| Dodge County | C | 44th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Floyd County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Floyd County recorded 954 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Floyd County's reliability grade?
Floyd County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 43rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Floyd County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 106 hours and affecting up to 18,578 customers.