Gordon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 14,718 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 13,901 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 2 hrs | 12,630 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 9,926 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 82 hrs | 9,380 (30%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
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).
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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 |
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.