Sumter CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 76 hrs | 13,270 (80%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 102 hrs | 10,452 (63%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 11 hrs | 3,134 (19%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 10 hrs | 2,771 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 12 hrs | 2,327 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Sumter County recorded 697 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Sumter County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 76 hours and leaving up to 13,270 customers without power (80% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Sumter County, with 94 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Sumter County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Sumter County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart County | D | 24th |
| Webster County | D | 24th |
| Crawford County | D | 24th |
| Polk County | D | 25th |
| Quitman County | D | 25th |
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 Sumter County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Sumter County recorded 697 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Sumter County's reliability grade?
Sumter County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 24th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Sumter County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 76 hours and affecting up to 13,270 customers.