Miller CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Georgia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2016 | 2 hrs | 1,198 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 6 hrs | 1,176 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 9 hrs | 1,149 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 17, 2021 | <1 hr | 1,148 (36%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 148 hrs | 1,135 (35%) | Hurricane Michael |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Miller County recorded 163 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Miller County started July 10, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 1,198 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Miller County, with 27 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Miller County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Miller County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cook County | D | 30th |
| Mitchell County | D | 29th |
| DeKalb County | D | 30th |
| Lincoln County | D | 29th |
| Jasper 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 Miller County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Miller County recorded 163 outage events, averaging 3.5 hours each.
What is Miller County's reliability grade?
Miller County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 30th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Miller County?
The worst outage on record started July 10, 2016 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 1,198 customers.