Pike 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2023 | 1 hrs | 5,978 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 84 hrs | 4,799 (43%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 31 hrs | 4,084 (36%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 32 hrs | 3,598 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 38 hrs | 2,692 (24%) | Tornado |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pike County recorded 632 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pike County started August 28, 2023, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 5,978 customers without power (53% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Pike County, with 84 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pike County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 34th 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 Pike County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Laurens County | D | 34th |
| Seminole County | D | 33rd |
| Greene County | D | 34th |
| Chattooga County | D | 33rd |
| Harris County | D | 33rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pike County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pike County recorded 632 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Pike County's reliability grade?
Pike County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 34th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pike County?
The worst outage on record started August 28, 2023, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 5,978 customers.