Toombs County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 259 hrs | 14,610 (71%) | Hurricane Helene |
| May 9, 2024 | 31 hrs | 8,852 (43%) | Tornado |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 27 hrs | 8,719 (42%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 22 hrs | 7,689 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 1 hrs | 6,799 (33%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Toombs County recorded 413 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Toombs County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 259 hours and leaving up to 14,610 customers without power (71% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Toombs County, with 64 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Toombs County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 13th 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 Toombs County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | F | 13th |
| Bulloch County | F | 13th |
| Decatur County | F | 14th |
| Berrien County | F | 14th |
| Atkinson County | F | 11th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Toombs County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Toombs County recorded 413 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Toombs County's reliability grade?
Toombs County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 13th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Toombs County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 259 hours and affecting up to 14,610 customers.