Marion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2019 | <1 hr | 2,544 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 26, 2025 | <1 hr | 2,374 (55%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 4 hrs | 2,283 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 73 hrs | 2,076 (48%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 2 hrs | 1,831 (43%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Marion County recorded 630 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Marion County started January 16, 2019, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 2,544 customers without power (59% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Marion County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Marion County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 28th 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 Marion County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Davis County | D | 27th |
| Jasper County | D | 29th |
| Lincoln County | D | 29th |
| Appling County | D | 27th |
| Mitchell County | D | 29th |
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 Marion County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Marion County recorded 630 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Marion County's reliability grade?
Marion County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 28th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Marion County?
The worst outage on record started January 16, 2019, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 2,544 customers.