Habersham County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 151 hrs | 18,799 (55%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 70 hrs | 14,772 (43%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 67 hrs | 13,705 (40%) | Tornado |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 64 hrs | 12,033 (35%) | Heavy Snow |
| May 9, 2024 | 19 hrs | 10,533 (31%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Habersham County recorded 566 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Habersham County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 151 hours and leaving up to 18,799 customers without power (55% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Habersham County, with 58 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Habersham County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 20th 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 Habersham County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clinch County | F | 20th |
| Putnam County | F | 20th |
| Meriwether County | D | 20th |
| Schley County | D | 21st |
| Wilkes County | D | 21st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Habersham County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Habersham County recorded 566 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Habersham County's reliability grade?
Habersham County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 20th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Habersham County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 151 hours and affecting up to 18,799 customers.