Seminole CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2015 | <1 hr | 1,732 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 165 hrs | 1,692 (32%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 5 hrs | 1,273 (24%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 17, 2022 | <1 hr | 1,210 (23%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 19 hrs | 1,124 (21%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Seminole County recorded 220 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Seminole County started January 25, 2015, lasting less than 1 hour and leaving up to 1,732 customers without power (33% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Seminole County, with 29 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Seminole County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 33rd 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 Seminole County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pike County | D | 34th |
| Chattooga County | D | 33rd |
| Laurens County | D | 34th |
| Harris County | D | 33rd |
| Greene County | D | 34th |
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 Seminole County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Seminole County recorded 220 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Seminole County's reliability grade?
Seminole County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 33rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Seminole County?
The worst outage on record started January 25, 2015, lasting less than 1 hour and affecting up to 1,732 customers.