Pierce County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | 52 hrs | 11,168 (99%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 103 hrs | 9,135 (81%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 9 hrs | 6,743 (60%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 2, 2020 | 1 hrs | 5,306 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 5 hrs | 3,121 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Pierce County recorded 660 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pierce County started August 30, 2023 (Hurricane Idalia), lasting 52 hours and leaving up to 11,168 customers without power (99% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Pierce County, with 106 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pierce County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 31st 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 Pierce County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor County | D | 31st |
| Pulaski County | D | 32nd |
| DeKalb County | D | 30th |
| Heard County | D | 32nd |
| Stephens County | D | 32nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pierce County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Pierce County recorded 660 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Pierce County's reliability grade?
Pierce County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 31st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pierce County?
The worst outage on record started August 30, 2023 (Hurricane Idalia), lasting 52 hours and affecting up to 11,168 customers.