Montgomery CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 3,684 (78%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 27 hrs | 1,647 (35%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 39 hrs | 1,534 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 43 hrs | 1,442 (31%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Oct 25, 2022 | 3 hrs | 1,200 (25%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Montgomery County recorded 397 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Montgomery County started November 11, 2020, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 3,684 customers without power (78% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Montgomery County, with 52 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Montgomery County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 50th 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 Montgomery County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton County | C | 50th |
| Butts County | C | 50th |
| Murray County | C | 49th |
| Jenkins County | C | 49th |
| Bartow County | C | 53rd |
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 Montgomery County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Montgomery County recorded 397 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Montgomery County's reliability grade?
Montgomery County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 50th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Montgomery County?
The worst outage on record started November 11, 2020, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 3,684 customers.