Gordon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 14,718 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 4, 2021 | <1 hr | 13,901 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 2 hrs | 12,630 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 4, 2021 | <1 hr | 9,926 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 82 hrs | 9,380 (30%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Gordon County recorded 658 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Gordon County started February 4, 2021, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 14,718 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Gordon County, with 82 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Gordon County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Gordon County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas County | C | 56th |
| Wheeler County | C | 57th |
| Gwinnett County | C | 57th |
| Coweta County | C | 58th |
| Clarke County | C | 58th |
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 Gordon County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Gordon County recorded 658 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Gordon County's reliability grade?
Gordon County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 55th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Gordon County?
The worst outage on record started February 4, 2021, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 14,718 customers.