Lumpkin 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 11, 2017 | 148 hrs | 12,962 (67%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 110 hrs | 12,023 (62%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Feb 16, 2015 | 21 hrs | 11,191 (58%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 17, 2015 | 0 hrs | 9,801 (51%) | Ice Storm |
| Feb 17, 2015 | 45 hrs | 9,801 (51%) | Ice Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Lumpkin County recorded 855 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Lumpkin County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 148 hours and leaving up to 12,962 customers without power (67% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Lumpkin County, with 94 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Lumpkin County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 7th 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 Lumpkin County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pickens County | F | 8th |
| Chatham County | F | 7th |
| White County | F | 8th |
| Wayne County | F | 7th |
| Hancock County | F | 8th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Lumpkin County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Lumpkin County recorded 855 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Lumpkin County's reliability grade?
Lumpkin County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 7th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Lumpkin County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 148 hours and affecting up to 12,962 customers.