Jenkins CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Georgia
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 174 hrs | 1,616 (33%) | Tropical Storm |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 15 hrs | 1,511 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 9 hrs | 1,039 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 1 hrs | 812 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 2 hrs | 772 (16%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Jenkins County recorded 155 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jenkins County started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm), lasting 174 hours and leaving up to 1,616 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Jenkins County, with 25 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jenkins County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 49th 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 Jenkins County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Murray County | C | 49th |
| Butts County | C | 50th |
| Clayton County | C | 50th |
| Montgomery County | C | 50th |
| Lee County | C | 45th |
Most reliable counties in Georgia
The top 3 counties in Georgia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Screven County | A | 94th |
| Chattahoochee County | A | 90th |
| Houston County | A | 89th |
Least reliable counties in Georgia
The bottom 3 counties in Georgia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmer County | F | 2nd |
| Jefferson County | F | 2nd |
| Rabun County | F | 3rd |
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 Jenkins County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Jenkins County recorded 155 outage events, averaging 5.8 hours each.
What is Jenkins County's reliability grade?
Jenkins County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 49th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jenkins County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm), lasting 174 hours and affecting up to 1,616 customers.