Fulton CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 112 hrs | 178,832 (34%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 103 hrs | 136,320 (26%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 33 hrs | 75,608 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 31 hrs | 40,113 (8%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 34 hrs | 36,568 (7%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Fulton County recorded 6,251 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Fulton County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 112 hours and leaving up to 178,832 customers without power (34% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Fulton County, with 693 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Fulton County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Fulton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge County | C | 44th |
| Tift County | C | 44th |
| Bleckley County | C | 45th |
| Worth County | C | 45th |
| Morgan County | C | 44th |
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 Fulton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Fulton County recorded 6,251 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Fulton County's reliability grade?
Fulton County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Fulton County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 112 hours and affecting up to 178,832 customers.