Forsyth County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | 74 hrs | 46,734 (35%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 81 hrs | 23,657 (18%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 2 hrs | 18,398 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 4 hrs | 18,001 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| May 4, 2022 | 1 hrs | 17,850 (13%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Forsyth County recorded 587 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Forsyth County started July 20, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 74 hours and leaving up to 46,734 customers without power (35% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Forsyth County, with 65 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Forsyth County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 86th 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 Forsyth County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dougherty County | A | 88th |
| Houston County | A | 89th |
| Chattahoochee County | A | 90th |
| Whitfield County | A | 83rd |
| Fayette County | B | 79th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Forsyth County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Forsyth County recorded 587 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Forsyth County's reliability grade?
Forsyth County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 86th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Forsyth County?
The worst outage on record started July 20, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 74 hours and affecting up to 46,734 customers.