McIntosh 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 | 140 hrs | 8,839 (99%) | Tropical Storm |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 49 hrs | 7,094 (80%) | Tropical Storm |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 8 hrs | 6,541 (73%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 159 hrs | 4,177 (47%) | Storm Surge/Tide |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 24 hrs | 4,103 (46%) | Tropical Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, McIntosh County recorded 660 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in McIntosh County started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm), lasting 140 hours and leaving up to 8,839 customers without power (99% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in McIntosh County, with 89 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, McIntosh County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 5th 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 McIntosh County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ware County | F | 5th |
| Johnson County | F | 5th |
| Evans County | F | 5th |
| Candler County | F | 5th |
| Glynn County | F | 5th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in McIntosh County?
Between 2014 and 2025, McIntosh County recorded 660 outage events, averaging 3.4 hours each.
What is McIntosh County's reliability grade?
McIntosh County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in McIntosh County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm), lasting 140 hours and affecting up to 8,839 customers.