Hancock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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).
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 |
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 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.