Lanier CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Georgia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
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 |
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).
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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 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 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.