Hancock 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 27, 2024 | 212 hrs | 6,515 (92%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 6 hrs | 4,793 (68%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 21 hrs | 3,904 (55%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 128 hrs | 3,249 (46%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 2 hrs | 3,166 (45%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hancock County recorded 1,116 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hancock County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 212 hours and leaving up to 6,515 customers without power (92% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Hancock County, with 130 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hancock County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th 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 Hancock County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Treutlen County | F | 8th |
| White County | F | 8th |
| Pickens County | F | 8th |
| Lumpkin County | F | 7th |
| Effingham County | F | 9th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hancock County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hancock County recorded 1,116 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Hancock County's reliability grade?
Hancock County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hancock County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 212 hours and affecting up to 6,515 customers.