Glascock CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2019 | 6 hrs | 2,028 (86%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 7 hrs | 2,024 (86%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 277 hrs | 1,813 (77%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Oct 17, 2017 | 1 hrs | 1,808 (77%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 99 hrs | 1,555 (66%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Glascock County recorded 346 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Glascock County started April 19, 2019, lasting 6 hours and leaving up to 2,028 customers without power (86% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Glascock County, with 51 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Glascock County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Glascock County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Taliaferro County | F | 3rd |
| Warren County | F | 3rd |
| Rabun County | F | 3rd |
| Lowndes County | F | 4th |
| Coffee County | F | 4th |
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 Glascock County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Glascock County recorded 346 outage events, averaging 3.8 hours each.
What is Glascock County's reliability grade?
Glascock County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 3rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Glascock County?
The worst outage on record started April 19, 2019, lasting 6 hours and affecting up to 2,028 customers.