Pickens County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 111 hrs | 11,602 (68%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 113 hrs | 10,740 (63%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 1 hrs | 10,715 (63%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 90 hrs | 9,146 (54%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Mar 22, 2017 | 24 hrs | 7,653 (45%) | Drought |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pickens County recorded 982 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pickens County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 111 hours and leaving up to 11,602 customers without power (68% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pickens County, with 118 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pickens County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th 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 Pickens County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| White County | F | 8th |
| Lumpkin County | F | 7th |
| Hancock County | F | 8th |
| Treutlen County | F | 8th |
| Chatham County | F | 7th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pickens County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pickens County recorded 982 outage events, averaging 3.2 hours each.
What is Pickens County's reliability grade?
Pickens County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pickens County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 111 hours and affecting up to 11,602 customers.