Terrell CountyPower Outage History
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.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 137 hrs | 5,810 (97%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 84 hrs | 3,233 (54%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Mar 9, 2022 | <1 hr | 2,885 (48%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 8, 2017 | 14 hrs | 1,820 (31%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 23 hrs | 1,542 (26%) | Unnamed event |
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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.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Camden County | F | 15th |
| Wilcox County | F | 15th |
| Macon County | F | 16th |
| Randolph County | F | 16th |
| Irwin County | F | 16th |
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 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.