Jones County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 133 hrs | 13,155 (86%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 5 hrs | 6,659 (44%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 48 hrs | 5,005 (33%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 12 hrs | 4,518 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 25 hrs | 4,359 (29%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Jones County recorded 843 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Jones County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 133 hours and leaving up to 13,155 customers without power (86% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Jones County, with 122 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Jones County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 18th 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 Jones County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Banks County | F | 18th |
| Brantley County | F | 17th |
| Turner County | F | 18th |
| Irwin County | F | 16th |
| Randolph County | F | 16th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Jones County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Jones County recorded 843 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Jones County's reliability grade?
Jones County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 18th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Jones County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 133 hours and affecting up to 13,155 customers.