Pulaski CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2020 | 32 hrs | 3,970 (63%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 69 hrs | 2,277 (36%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 84 hrs | 2,253 (36%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Jan 4, 2024 | <1 hr | 2,112 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| May 9, 2022 | <1 hr | 2,012 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Pulaski County recorded 381 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Pulaski County started April 19, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 32 hours and leaving up to 3,970 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Pulaski County, with 50 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Pulaski County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Pulaski County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Heard County | D | 32nd |
| Stephens County | D | 32nd |
| Pierce County | D | 31st |
| Tattnall County | D | 32nd |
| Taylor County | D | 31st |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Pulaski County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Pulaski County recorded 381 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Pulaski County's reliability grade?
Pulaski County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 32nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Pulaski County?
The worst outage on record started April 19, 2020 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 32 hours and affecting up to 3,970 customers.