Franklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 40 hrs | 7,757 (41%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 12 hrs | 6,348 (34%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 85 hrs | 6,227 (33%) | Tropical Storm |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 42 hrs | 3,474 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 23, 2018 | 1 hrs | 3,061 (16%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Franklin County recorded 280 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Franklin County started April 13, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 40 hours and leaving up to 7,757 customers without power (41% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Franklin County, with 42 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Franklin County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 59th 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 Franklin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Peach County | C | 59th |
| Carroll County | C | 58th |
| Clarke County | C | 58th |
| Coweta County | C | 58th |
| Gwinnett County | C | 57th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Franklin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Franklin County recorded 280 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Franklin County's reliability grade?
Franklin County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 59th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 40 hours and affecting up to 7,757 customers.