Lee County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 118 hrs | 13,330 (67%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 78 hrs | 4,409 (22%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Nov 4, 2020 | 1 hrs | 4,059 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 3 hrs | 3,502 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 20 hrs | 3,108 (16%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lee County recorded 406 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lee County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 118 hours and leaving up to 13,330 customers without power (67% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Lee County, with 54 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lee County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th 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 Lee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Worth County | C | 45th |
| Bleckley County | C | 45th |
| Dodge County | C | 44th |
| Fulton County | C | 44th |
| Tift County | C | 44th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lee County recorded 406 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Lee County's reliability grade?
Lee County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lee County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 118 hours and affecting up to 13,330 customers.