Tift County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | 73 hrs | 17,213 (63%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 90 hrs | 10,285 (38%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 74 hrs | 10,161 (37%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 12 hrs | 6,714 (25%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 5 hrs | 5,680 (21%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Tift County recorded 640 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.2 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Tift County started August 30, 2023 (Hurricane Idalia), lasting 73 hours and leaving up to 17,213 customers without power (63% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Tift County, with 86 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Tift County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 44th 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 Tift County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | C | 44th |
| Dodge County | C | 44th |
| Morgan County | C | 44th |
| Bleckley County | C | 45th |
| Worth County | C | 45th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Tift County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Tift County recorded 640 outage events, averaging 2.2 hours each.
What is Tift County's reliability grade?
Tift County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 44th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Tift County?
The worst outage on record started August 30, 2023 (Hurricane Idalia), lasting 73 hours and affecting up to 17,213 customers.