Schley CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 84 hrs | 1,596 (73%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 71 hrs | 1,168 (53%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 9 hrs | 1,049 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 12 hrs | 814 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 25, 2016 | 9 hrs | 750 (34%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Schley County recorded 534 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Schley County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 84 hours and leaving up to 1,596 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Schley County, with 72 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Schley County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Schley County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkes County | D | 21st |
| Meriwether County | D | 20th |
| Brooks County | D | 21st |
| Bryan County | D | 21st |
| Putnam County | F | 20th |
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 Schley County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Schley County recorded 534 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Schley County's reliability grade?
Schley County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Schley County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 84 hours and affecting up to 1,596 customers.