Taylor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 85 hrs | 4,269 (83%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Apr 20, 2020 | 2 hrs | 3,014 (58%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 12 hrs | 2,899 (56%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 7, 2017 | 1 hrs | 2,373 (46%) | Drought |
| Jul 31, 2016 | 4 hrs | 1,913 (37%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Taylor County recorded 664 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Taylor County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 85 hours and leaving up to 4,269 customers without power (83% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Taylor County, with 103 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Taylor County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 31st 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 Taylor County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | D | 31st |
| DeKalb County | D | 30th |
| Pulaski County | D | 32nd |
| Miller County | D | 30th |
| Cook County | D | 30th |
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 Taylor County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Taylor County recorded 664 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.
What is Taylor County's reliability grade?
Taylor County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 31st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Taylor County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 85 hours and affecting up to 4,269 customers.