Heard CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 | 85 hrs | 3,952 (63%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Jun 13, 2025 | <1 hr | 3,198 (51%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 9, 2025 | <1 hr | 2,998 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 44 hrs | 2,945 (47%) | Tornado |
| May 27, 2024 | 9 hrs | 2,044 (33%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Heard County recorded 652 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Heard County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 85 hours and leaving up to 3,952 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Heard County, with 84 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Heard County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Heard County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Stephens County | D | 32nd |
| Tattnall County | D | 32nd |
| Harris County | D | 33rd |
| Pulaski County | D | 32nd |
| Chattooga County | D | 33rd |
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 Heard County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Heard County recorded 652 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Heard County's reliability grade?
Heard County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 32nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Heard County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 85 hours and affecting up to 3,952 customers.