PowerOutageHistory
Reliability Grade
F
Least reliable
2014-2025
Georgia

Terrell CountyPower Outage History

20142025 · Georgia
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What this grade means

(How grades are calculated)

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.

Takeaway
High outage risk
Reliability Rank
Fuller bar = more reliable
Nationwide15th pct
In Georgia#120 of 159
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Total events
594
Recorded 2014–2025
Avg duration
2.5 hrs
Per outage event
Longest outage
137 hrs
Single worst event on record
Customers served
5,965
Utility customers in county

Outages by year

Outages by month (seasonality)

Worst outage events on record

DateDurationCustomers affectedCause
Oct 10, 2018137 hrs5,810 (97%)Hurricane Michael
Sep 11, 201784 hrs3,233 (54%)Hurricane Irma
Mar 9, 2022<1 hr2,885 (48%)Unnamed event
Jul 8, 201714 hrs1,820 (31%)Thunderstorm Wind
Jul 22, 202323 hrs1,542 (26%)Unnamed event

Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?

Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Terrell County, Georgia that day.

Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Terrell County recorded 594 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.5 hours per event.

The single worst outage on record in Terrell County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 137 hours and leaving up to 5,810 customers without power (97% of the county) at its peak.

July has historically been the worst month for outages in Terrell County, with 89 events recorded during that month across the dataset.

Based on this history, Terrell County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).

Similar counties in Georgia

Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Terrell County.

CountyGradeNational percentile
Camden CountyF15th
Wilcox CountyF15th
Macon CountyF16th
Randolph CountyF16th
Irwin CountyF16th

Most reliable counties nationally

The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.

CountyStateGradeNational percentile
Clay CountySouth DakotaA100th
Clearwater CountyMinnesotaA99th
Limestone CountyAlabamaA99th

Least reliable counties nationally

The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.

FAQ

How often does power go out in Terrell County?

Between 2014 and 2025, Terrell County recorded 594 outage events, averaging 2.5 hours each.

What is Terrell County's reliability grade?

Terrell County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 15th national percentile.

What was the worst power outage in Terrell County?

The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 137 hours and affecting up to 5,810 customers.

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Data: ORNL EAGLE-I Recorded Electricity Outages (2014–2025), CC BY 4.0. Storm names: NOAA Storm Events Database. Last data refresh: 2025. See methodology.