Lanier CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 27, 2024 | 178 hrs | 1,761 (33%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 2 hrs | 1,738 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 23, 2020 | <1 hr | 1,726 (33%) | Hail |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 66 hrs | 1,723 (32%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Sep 2, 2016 | 36 hrs | 1,685 (32%) | Hurricane Hermine |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Lanier County, Georgia that day.
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Lanier County recorded 149 distinct power outage events, averaging 5.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lanier County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 178 hours and leaving up to 1,761 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Lanier County, with 26 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lanier County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Lanier County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Telfair County | D | 22nd |
| Liberty County | D | 23rd |
| Talbot County | D | 22nd |
| Haralson County | D | 22nd |
| Crawford County | D | 24th |
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 Lanier County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Lanier County recorded 149 outage events, averaging 5.3 hours each.
What is Lanier County's reliability grade?
Lanier County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lanier County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 178 hours and affecting up to 1,761 customers.