Oglethorpe County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 82 hrs | 4,244 (53%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 0 hrs | 3,208 (40%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 34 hrs | 2,536 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 50 hrs | 2,050 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 12 hrs | 1,667 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Oglethorpe County recorded 582 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Oglethorpe County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 82 hours and leaving up to 4,244 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Oglethorpe County, with 76 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Oglethorpe County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 27th 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 Oglethorpe County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson County | D | 27th |
| Long County | D | 27th |
| Colquitt County | D | 27th |
| Appling County | D | 27th |
| Jeff Davis County | D | 27th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Oglethorpe County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Oglethorpe County recorded 582 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Oglethorpe County's reliability grade?
Oglethorpe County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 27th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Oglethorpe County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 82 hours and affecting up to 4,244 customers.