Stephens County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | 63 hrs | 11,209 (68%) | Tornado |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 91 hrs | 8,911 (54%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 62 hrs | 8,032 (49%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 43 hrs | 6,127 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 101 hrs | 4,835 (29%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Stephens County recorded 415 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Stephens County started April 13, 2020 (Tornado), lasting 63 hours and leaving up to 11,209 customers without power (68% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Stephens County, with 46 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Stephens County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 32nd 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 Stephens County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Heard County | D | 32nd |
| Tattnall County | D | 32nd |
| Harris County | D | 33rd |
| Pulaski County | D | 32nd |
| Chattooga County | D | 33rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Stephens County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Stephens County recorded 415 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Stephens County's reliability grade?
Stephens County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 32nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Stephens County?
The worst outage on record started April 13, 2020 (Tornado), lasting 63 hours and affecting up to 11,209 customers.