Hall County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 126 hrs | 49,235 (46%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 88 hrs | 45,151 (42%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Feb 16, 2015 | 19 hrs | 21,017 (19%) | Ice Storm |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 40 hrs | 19,747 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 17, 2015 | 0 hrs | 17,586 (16%) | Ice Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hall County recorded 1,087 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hall County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 126 hours and leaving up to 49,235 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Hall County, with 138 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hall County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 40th 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 Hall County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Emanuel County | D | 40th |
| Baldwin County | D | 39th |
| Bibb County | C | 40th |
| Monroe County | D | 38th |
| Wilkinson County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hall County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hall County recorded 1,087 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Hall County's reliability grade?
Hall County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 40th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hall County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 126 hours and affecting up to 49,235 customers.