McDuffie 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 | 277 hrs | 11,232 (96%) | Tropical Storm Helene |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 5 hrs | 7,270 (62%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 108 hrs | 5,193 (44%) | Heavy Rain |
| Jun 17, 2016 | 25 hrs | 4,865 (42%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 5, 2022 | 1 hrs | 3,217 (28%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, McDuffie County recorded 560 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in McDuffie County started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm Helene), lasting 277 hours and leaving up to 11,232 customers without power (96% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in McDuffie County, with 70 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, McDuffie 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 McDuffie County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee County | F | 4th |
| Lowndes County | F | 4th |
| Bacon County | F | 5th |
| Glynn County | F | 5th |
| Candler County | F | 5th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in McDuffie County?
Between 2014 and 2025, McDuffie County recorded 560 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is McDuffie County's reliability grade?
McDuffie County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 4th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in McDuffie County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm Helene), lasting 277 hours and affecting up to 11,232 customers.