Jeff Davis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 130 hrs | 7,190 (84%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 46 hrs | 4,447 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 10, 2025 | 2 hrs | 2,978 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 6, 2018 | 4 hrs | 2,835 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 46 hrs | 2,700 (32%) | Hurricane Idalia |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jeff Davis County recorded 750 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jeff Davis County started September 11, 2017, lasting 130 hours and leaving up to 7,190 customers without power (84% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Jeff Davis County, with 117 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jeff Davis County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Jeff Davis County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Appling County | D | 27th |
| Colquitt County | D | 27th |
| Long County | D | 27th |
| Oglethorpe County | D | 27th |
| Dawson County | D | 27th |
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 Jeff Davis County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jeff Davis County recorded 750 outage events, averaging 1.8 hours each.
What is Jeff Davis County's reliability grade?
Jeff Davis County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 27th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jeff Davis County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017, lasting 130 hours and affecting up to 7,190 customers.