Liberty 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 | 205 hrs | 24,392 (73%) | Tropical Storm |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 18 hrs | 10,921 (33%) | Storm Surge/Tide |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 60 hrs | 9,888 (30%) | Storm Surge/Tide |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 75 hrs | 8,645 (26%) | Storm Surge/Tide |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 2 hrs | 4,330 (13%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Liberty County recorded 568 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Liberty County started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm), lasting 205 hours and leaving up to 24,392 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Liberty County, with 79 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Liberty 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 Liberty County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Crawford County | D | 24th |
| Lanier County | D | 23rd |
| Sumter County | D | 24th |
| Stewart County | D | 24th |
| Telfair County | D | 22nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Liberty County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Liberty County recorded 568 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Liberty County's reliability grade?
Liberty County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 23rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Liberty County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm), lasting 205 hours and affecting up to 24,392 customers.