Putnam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 126 hrs | 14,823 (94%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| May 16, 2022 | 1 hrs | 5,222 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| May 28, 2020 | 2 hrs | 4,878 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 1 hrs | 4,604 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 14 hrs | 4,354 (28%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Putnam County recorded 867 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Putnam County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 126 hours and leaving up to 14,823 customers without power (94% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Putnam County, with 106 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Putnam County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 20th 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 Putnam County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Habersham County | F | 20th |
| Clinch County | F | 20th |
| Meriwether County | D | 20th |
| Schley County | D | 21st |
| Wilkes County | D | 21st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Putnam County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Putnam County recorded 867 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Putnam County's reliability grade?
Putnam County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 20th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Putnam County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 126 hours and affecting up to 14,823 customers.