Grady CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2018 | 20 hrs | 9,059 (59%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Oct 12, 2018 | 37 hrs | 9,046 (59%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 1 hrs | 9,044 (59%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 9 hrs | 8,925 (58%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Oct 13, 2018 | 36 hrs | 8,355 (54%) | Hurricane Michael |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 9 years from 2017 to 2025, Grady County recorded 635 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Grady County started October 11, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 20 hours and leaving up to 9,059 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Grady County, with 90 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Grady County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Grady County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Berrien County | F | 14th |
| Decatur County | F | 14th |
| Wilcox County | F | 15th |
| Camden County | F | 15th |
| Terrell County | F | 15th |
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 Grady County?
Between 2017 and 2025, Grady County recorded 635 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Grady County's reliability grade?
Grady County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 14th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Grady County?
The worst outage on record started October 11, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 20 hours and affecting up to 9,059 customers.