Long CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | 23 hrs | 3,283 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 7 hrs | 2,506 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 15, 2018 | 1 hrs | 2,499 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 30, 2023 | <1 hr | 2,339 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 15 hrs | 2,087 (35%) | Tornado |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Long County recorded 871 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Long County started August 30, 2023, lasting 23 hours and leaving up to 3,283 customers without power (55% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Long County, with 127 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Long County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 27th 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 Long County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe County | D | 27th |
| Colquitt County | D | 27th |
| Dawson County | D | 27th |
| Appling County | D | 27th |
| Jeff Davis County | D | 27th |
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 Long County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Long County recorded 871 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Long County's reliability grade?
Long County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 27th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Long County?
The worst outage on record started August 30, 2023, lasting 23 hours and affecting up to 3,283 customers.