Newton CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 76 hrs | 16,278 (33%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Feb 28, 2020 | <1 hr | 10,891 (22%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 5, 2024 | <1 hr | 7,877 (16%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 5 hrs | 7,056 (14%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 96 hrs | 6,937 (14%) | Tornado |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Newton County recorded 345 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Newton County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 76 hours and leaving up to 16,278 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Newton County, with 52 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Newton County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Newton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Walton County | B | 75th |
| Early County | B | 74th |
| Columbia County | B | 76th |
| Jackson County | B | 76th |
| Spalding County | B | 73rd |
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 Newton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Newton County recorded 345 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Newton County's reliability grade?
Newton County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 75th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Newton County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 76 hours and affecting up to 16,278 customers.