Macon 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 | 108 hrs | 6,685 (91%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 52 hrs | 5,414 (74%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 21 hrs | 3,191 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 5, 2016 | 1 hrs | 2,912 (40%) | Drought |
| Oct 19, 2019 | 2 hrs | 2,143 (29%) | Tropical Storm Nestor |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Macon County recorded 950 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Macon County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 108 hours and leaving up to 6,685 customers without power (91% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Macon County, with 122 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Macon County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 16th 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 Macon County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | F | 16th |
| Terrell County | F | 15th |
| Camden County | F | 15th |
| Wilcox County | F | 15th |
| Irwin County | F | 16th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Macon County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Macon County recorded 950 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Macon County's reliability grade?
Macon County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 16th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Macon County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 108 hours and affecting up to 6,685 customers.