Telfair 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 107 hrs | 3,934 (38%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 178 hrs | 3,458 (33%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Nov 11, 2020 | <1 hr | 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 |
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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).
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 |
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 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.