Telfair 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 107 hrs | 3,934 (38%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 178 hrs | 3,458 (33%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Nov 11, 2020 | 0 hrs | 2,968 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 66 hrs | 2,966 (29%) | Hurricane Michael |
| May 9, 2024 | 3 hrs | 2,764 (27%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Telfair County recorded 156 distinct power outage events, averaging 4.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Telfair County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 107 hours and leaving up to 3,934 customers without power (38% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Telfair County, with 21 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Telfair 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 Telfair County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lanier County | D | 23rd |
| Talbot County | D | 22nd |
| Haralson County | D | 22nd |
| Burke County | D | 21st |
| Liberty County | D | 23rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Telfair County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Telfair County recorded 156 outage events, averaging 4.8 hours each.
What is Telfair County's reliability grade?
Telfair County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Telfair County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 107 hours and affecting up to 3,934 customers.