Rabun CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 110 hrs | 15,422 (90%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 131 hrs | 12,586 (74%) | Flash Flood |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 171 hrs | 10,574 (62%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 84 hrs | 8,778 (51%) | Heavy Snow |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 64 hrs | 8,392 (49%) | High Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Rabun County recorded 1,604 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Rabun County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 110 hours and leaving up to 15,422 customers without power (90% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Rabun County, with 209 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Rabun County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Rabun County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Warren County | F | 3rd |
| Taliaferro County | F | 3rd |
| Glascock County | F | 3rd |
| Jefferson County | F | 2nd |
| Gilmer County | F | 2nd |
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 Rabun County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Rabun County recorded 1,604 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Rabun County's reliability grade?
Rabun County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 3rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Rabun County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 110 hours and affecting up to 15,422 customers.