Quitman CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Georgia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2020 | 2 hrs | 1,921 (94%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 126 hrs | 1,230 (60%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Jan 4, 2020 | <1 hr | 1,225 (60%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 19, 2019 | <1 hr | 1,213 (59%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 1, 2019 | <1 hr | 1,174 (57%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Quitman County recorded 303 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Quitman County started January 4, 2020, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 1,921 customers without power (94% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Quitman County, with 37 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Quitman County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 25th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Quitman County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | D | 25th |
| Dade County | D | 25th |
| Webster County | D | 24th |
| Stewart County | D | 24th |
| Sumter County | D | 24th |
Most reliable counties in Georgia
The top 3 counties in Georgia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Screven County | A | 94th |
| Chattahoochee County | A | 90th |
| Houston County | A | 89th |
Least reliable counties in Georgia
The bottom 3 counties in Georgia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmer County | F | 2nd |
| Jefferson County | F | 2nd |
| Rabun County | F | 3rd |
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 Quitman County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Quitman County recorded 303 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Quitman County's reliability grade?
Quitman County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 25th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Quitman County?
The worst outage on record started January 4, 2020, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 1,921 customers.