Murray County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 9,190 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 8,980 (42%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 2 hrs | 8,155 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 28, 2020 | 1 hrs | 7,595 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Dec 23, 2014 | 11 hrs | 6,577 (31%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Murray County recorded 609 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Murray County started February 4, 2021, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 9,190 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Murray County, with 71 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Murray County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 49th 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 Murray County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins County | C | 49th |
| Butts County | C | 50th |
| Clayton County | C | 50th |
| Montgomery County | C | 50th |
| Lee County | C | 45th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Murray County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Murray County recorded 609 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Murray County's reliability grade?
Murray County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 49th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Murray County?
The worst outage on record started February 4, 2021, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 9,190 customers.