Lamar County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 27 hrs | 5,769 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 84 hrs | 4,814 (39%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 23 hrs | 4,596 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 1 hrs | 3,576 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 13 hrs | 3,262 (26%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lamar County recorded 642 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lamar County started June 25, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 27 hours and leaving up to 5,769 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lamar County, with 97 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lamar County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 36th 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 Lamar County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dooly County | D | 36th |
| Ben Hill County | D | 37th |
| Wilkinson County | D | 38th |
| Greene County | D | 34th |
| Monroe County | D | 38th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lamar County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lamar County recorded 642 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Lamar County's reliability grade?
Lamar County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 36th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lamar County?
The worst outage on record started June 25, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 27 hours and affecting up to 5,769 customers.