Towns CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
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 hr | 3,814 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 19, 2021 | <1 hr | 3,595 (27%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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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).
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 |
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 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.