Haralson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 109 hrs | 10,349 (63%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Dec 8, 2017 | 79 hrs | 9,037 (55%) | Winter Storm |
| Aug 14, 2020 | 7 hrs | 3,538 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 20, 2018 | 29 hrs | 3,340 (20%) | Tornado |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 11 hrs | 2,999 (18%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Haralson County recorded 851 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Haralson County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 109 hours and leaving up to 10,349 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Haralson County, with 107 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Haralson County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Haralson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Talbot County | D | 22nd |
| Burke County | D | 21st |
| Bryan County | D | 21st |
| Brooks County | D | 21st |
| Wilkes County | D | 21st |
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 Haralson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Haralson County recorded 851 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Haralson County's reliability grade?
Haralson County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Haralson County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 109 hours and affecting up to 10,349 customers.