Muscogee County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2017 | 33 hrs | 28,390 (30%) | Tornado |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 71 hrs | 27,570 (29%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 0 hrs | 21,124 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| May 27, 2020 | 1 hrs | 20,389 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 19 hrs | 18,620 (20%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Muscogee County recorded 962 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Muscogee County started April 3, 2017 (Tornado), lasting 33 hours and leaving up to 28,390 customers without power (30% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Muscogee County, with 116 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Muscogee County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 68th 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 Muscogee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hart County | B | 68th |
| Fannin County | B | 67th |
| Rockdale County | B | 69th |
| Union County | B | 66th |
| Cherokee County | B | 70th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Muscogee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Muscogee County recorded 962 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Muscogee County's reliability grade?
Muscogee County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 68th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Muscogee County?
The worst outage on record started April 3, 2017 (Tornado), lasting 33 hours and affecting up to 28,390 customers.