Jenkins CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
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 |
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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).
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 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.