Lowndes County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 374 hrs | 61,947 (82%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 159 hrs | 60,581 (80%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 62 hrs | 35,288 (47%) | Hurricane Debby |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 113 hrs | 19,665 (26%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 2, 2016 | 39 hrs | 13,185 (17%) | Hurricane Hermine |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lowndes County recorded 719 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lowndes County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 374 hours and leaving up to 61,947 customers without power (82% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lowndes County, with 96 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lowndes County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 4th 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 Lowndes County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee County | F | 4th |
| McDuffie County | F | 4th |
| Glascock County | F | 3rd |
| Bacon County | F | 5th |
| Glynn County | F | 5th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lowndes County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lowndes County recorded 719 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Lowndes County's reliability grade?
Lowndes County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lowndes County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 374 hours and affecting up to 61,947 customers.