Taliaferro CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 173 hrs | 1,316 (94%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 15 hrs | 792 (56%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 12, 2019 | 11 hrs | 749 (53%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 51 hrs | 718 (51%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 7, 2020 | 3 hrs | 629 (45%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Taliaferro County recorded 425 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Taliaferro County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 173 hours and leaving up to 1,316 customers without power (94% of the county) at its peak.
January has historically been the worst month for outages in Taliaferro County, with 52 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Taliaferro County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Taliaferro County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Warren County | F | 3rd |
| Glascock County | F | 3rd |
| Rabun County | F | 3rd |
| Jefferson County | F | 2nd |
| Lowndes County | F | 4th |
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 Taliaferro County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Taliaferro County recorded 425 outage events, averaging 3.7 hours each.
What is Taliaferro County's reliability grade?
Taliaferro County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 3rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Taliaferro County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 173 hours and affecting up to 1,316 customers.