Talbot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2025 | 16 hrs | 1,751 (43%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 17 hrs | 1,607 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 28, 2023 | <1 hr | 1,534 (38%) | Unnamed event |
| May 15, 2024 | 1 hrs | 1,518 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| May 18, 2025 | 15 hrs | 1,497 (37%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Talbot County recorded 951 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Talbot County started February 16, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 16 hours and leaving up to 1,751 customers without power (43% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Talbot County, with 146 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Talbot County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd 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 Talbot County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Haralson County | D | 22nd |
| Burke County | D | 21st |
| Bryan County | D | 21st |
| Brooks County | D | 21st |
| Telfair County | D | 22nd |
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 Talbot County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Talbot County recorded 951 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Talbot County's reliability grade?
Talbot County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Talbot County?
The worst outage on record started February 16, 2025 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 16 hours and affecting up to 1,751 customers.