Meriwether County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 87 hrs | 8,834 (68%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 7 hrs | 6,804 (52%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 21 hrs | 5,996 (46%) | Tornado |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 25 hrs | 5,118 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 37 hrs | 5,036 (39%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Meriwether County recorded 991 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Meriwether County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 87 hours and leaving up to 8,834 customers without power (68% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Meriwether County, with 136 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Meriwether County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 20th 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 Meriwether County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Schley County | D | 21st |
| Wilkes County | D | 21st |
| Putnam County | F | 20th |
| Habersham County | F | 20th |
| Brooks County | D | 21st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Meriwether County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Meriwether County recorded 991 outage events, averaging 2.7 hours each.
What is Meriwether County's reliability grade?
Meriwether County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 20th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Meriwether County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 87 hours and affecting up to 8,834 customers.