Georgia Power Outage Season
When outages happen most in Georgia, and what to expect.
July is historically Georgia's busiest month for recorded power outages, part of a summer season (June–August) that accounts for about 35% of all recorded outages statewide, averaging 2.8 hours per event. 50 of Georgia's 159 tracked counties currently carry a Reliability Grade of F.
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Georgia outages by month
Total recorded events and average duration per event, summed across every tracked county in Georgia.
Peak season insight
Georgia's outage season runs June–August, accounting for 35% of all recorded outages. July has the highest frequency.
Month-by-month data table
| Month | Events | Avg duration |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7,229 | 2.8 hrs |
| February | 5,966 | 2.4 hrs |
| March | 7,247 | 2.2 hrs |
| April | 8,409 | 2.4 hrs |
| May | 10,129 | 2.1 hrs |
| June | 12,658 | 2.4 hrs |
| July | 13,037 | 2.2 hrs |
| August | 12,446 | 2.5 hrs |
| September | 8,784 | 7.3 hrs |
| October | 7,528 | 4.3 hrs |
| November | 6,892 | 1.7 hrs |
| December | 7,371 | 2.2 hrs |
This month in Georgia
October has historically recorded 7,528 outage events across Georgia, below the state's typical monthly average. Outages that start in October have averaged 4.3 hours.
Main causes by season
Named storms behind Georgia's worst recorded outages, from the NOAA Storm Events Database.
Winter (December–February)
- Winter Storm
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Drought
- High Wind
- Strong Wind
Spring (March–May)
- Flash Flood
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Drought
- Tornado
- Hail
Summer (June–August)
- Tropical Storm
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Hurricane Idalia
- Hurricane Debby
- Tornado
Fall (September–November)
- Tropical Storm Zeta
- Hurricane Michael
- Tropical Storm Irma
- Hurricane Helene
- Tornado
Georgia's worst outage events on record
The five largest outages in Georgia by duration and customers affected.
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 397 hrs | 96,050 (82%) | Tropical Storm Helene |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 374 hrs | 61,947 (82%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 180 hrs | 118,846 (73%) | Tropical Storm |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 113 hrs | 176,310 (49%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 112 hrs | 178,832 (34%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
Highest-risk counties in Georgia
Lowest reliability percentile among Georgia's tracked counties.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmer County | F | 2nd |
| Jefferson County | F | 2nd |
| Rabun County | F | 3rd |
| Warren County | F | 3rd |
| Taliaferro County | F | 3rd |
Live weather alerts for Georgia
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued October 1 at 8:31AM EDT until October 1 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Read the official NWS alert →These live alerts come from the National Weather Service. They are public-safety information, not an outage prediction.
Georgia power outage FAQ
When do power outages happen most in Georgia?
July is historically the busiest single month for recorded outages in Georgia, and Summer (June–August) accounts for about 35% of all recorded outages across the state.
How long do power outages in Georgia typically last?
Across Georgia's tracked counties, the average recorded outage lasts about 2.8 hours, though individual events -- especially named storms -- can run much longer.
Which counties in Georgia have the highest outage risk?
Gilmer County, Jefferson County, Rabun County, Warren County, Taliaferro County currently rank lowest for reliability in Georgia. See each county's page for its full history.
Does this page predict a power outage in Georgia?
No. It describes patterns in recorded county-level outage history, not a guaranteed future event. Check the live National Weather Service alerts below for current conditions.
Prepare for Georgia's outage season
Sized for Georgia's recorded outage frequency and duration.
