Richmond 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 27, 2024 | 397 hrs | 96,050 (82%) | Tropical Storm Helene |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 102 hrs | 22,464 (19%) | Heavy Rain |
| Jul 30, 2019 | 1 hrs | 17,032 (15%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 1 hrs | 15,274 (13%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 13 hrs | 12,060 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Richmond County recorded 918 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Richmond County started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm Helene), lasting 397 hours and leaving up to 96,050 customers without power (82% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Richmond County, with 131 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Richmond County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 10th 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 Richmond County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County | F | 11th |
| Echols County | F | 11th |
| Atkinson County | F | 11th |
| Baker County | F | 9th |
| Calhoun County | F | 9th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Richmond County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Richmond County recorded 918 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Richmond County's reliability grade?
Richmond County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 10th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Richmond County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm Helene), lasting 397 hours and affecting up to 96,050 customers.