Mitchell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | 20 hrs | 4,506 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 4 hrs | 4,155 (34%) | Tornado |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 20 hrs | 3,626 (30%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 26 hrs | 3,496 (29%) | Tornado |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 195 hrs | 2,810 (23%) | Hurricane Michael |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Mitchell County recorded 685 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Mitchell County started January 9, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 20 hours and leaving up to 4,506 customers without power (37% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Mitchell County, with 91 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Mitchell County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 29th 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 Mitchell County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | D | 29th |
| Jasper County | D | 29th |
| Cook County | D | 30th |
| Miller County | D | 30th |
| DeKalb County | D | 30th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Mitchell County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Mitchell County recorded 685 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Mitchell County's reliability grade?
Mitchell County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 29th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Mitchell County?
The worst outage on record started January 9, 2024 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 20 hours and affecting up to 4,506 customers.