Towns County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Georgia
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | 9 hrs | 6,088 (46%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 31 hrs | 3,939 (30%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 34 hrs | 3,849 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 1 hrs | 3,814 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 19, 2021 | 1 hrs | 3,595 (27%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Towns County recorded 307 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Towns County started March 3, 2023, lasting 9 hours and leaving up to 6,088 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Towns County, with 38 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Towns County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 71st 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 Towns County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Upson County | B | 71st |
| Douglas County | B | 71st |
| Henry County | B | 70th |
| Cherokee County | B | 70th |
| Cobb County | B | 72nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Towns County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Towns County recorded 307 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Towns County's reliability grade?
Towns County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 71st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Towns County?
The worst outage on record started March 3, 2023, lasting 9 hours and affecting up to 6,088 customers.