Oconee County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Georgia
Better than average — fewer or shorter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | 12 hrs | 8,409 (23%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 25, 2017 | 2 hrs | 8,372 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 68 hrs | 6,706 (18%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Jul 17, 2019 | 3 hrs | 5,359 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 7, 2021 | 11 hrs | 5,279 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Oconee County recorded 355 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Oconee County started August 7, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 12 hours and leaving up to 8,409 customers without power (23% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Oconee County, with 53 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Oconee County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 78th 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 Oconee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow County | B | 78th |
| Troup County | B | 79th |
| Jackson County | B | 76th |
| Columbia County | B | 76th |
| Fayette County | B | 79th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Oconee County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Oconee County recorded 355 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Oconee County's reliability grade?
Oconee County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 78th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Oconee County?
The worst outage on record started August 7, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 12 hours and affecting up to 8,409 customers.