Houston County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 74 hrs | 21,504 (18%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 19 hrs | 16,736 (14%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Nov 25, 2021 | 9 hrs | 6,918 (6%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 13 hrs | 5,923 (5%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 10 hrs | 5,259 (4%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Houston County recorded 522 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Houston County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 74 hours and leaving up to 21,504 customers without power (18% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Houston County, with 80 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Houston County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 89th 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 Houston County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee County | A | 90th |
| Dougherty County | A | 88th |
| Forsyth County | A | 86th |
| Screven County | A | 94th |
| Whitfield County | A | 83rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Houston County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Houston County recorded 522 outage events, averaging 1.7 hours each.
What is Houston County's reliability grade?
Houston County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 89th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Houston County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 74 hours and affecting up to 21,504 customers.