Hall CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
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 | <1 hr | 17,586 (16%) | Ice Storm |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.