Laurens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 201 hrs | 10,103 (33%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 67 hrs | 10,021 (33%) | Hurricane Michael |
| May 6, 2022 | 13 hrs | 7,218 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 111 hrs | 5,506 (18%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 0 hrs | 4,143 (14%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Laurens County recorded 378 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Laurens County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 201 hours and leaving up to 10,103 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Laurens County, with 50 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Laurens County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 34th 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 Laurens County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pike County | D | 34th |
| Greene County | D | 34th |
| Seminole County | D | 33rd |
| Chattooga County | D | 33rd |
| Harris County | D | 33rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Laurens County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Laurens County recorded 378 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Laurens County's reliability grade?
Laurens County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 34th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Laurens County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 201 hours and affecting up to 10,103 customers.