Randolph CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 196 hrs | 4,423 (92%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Jan 26, 2021 | <1 hr | 2,062 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 4, 2020 | 17 hrs | 1,849 (39%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 20, 2020 | 19 hrs | 1,813 (38%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 31, 2021 | 5 hrs | 1,778 (37%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Randolph County recorded 526 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Randolph County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 196 hours and leaving up to 4,423 customers without power (92% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Randolph County, with 81 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Randolph County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 16th 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 Randolph County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Macon County | F | 16th |
| Irwin County | F | 16th |
| Terrell County | F | 15th |
| Camden County | F | 15th |
| Wilcox County | F | 15th |
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 Randolph County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Randolph County recorded 526 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Randolph County's reliability grade?
Randolph County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 16th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Randolph County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 196 hours and affecting up to 4,423 customers.