Turner CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 100 hrs | 4,866 (73%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 100 hrs | 4,844 (73%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Jun 14, 2022 | <1 hr | 3,149 (47%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 26, 2023 | <1 hr | 2,888 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 25, 2016 | 2 hrs | 2,507 (38%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Turner County recorded 538 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Turner County started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 100 hours and leaving up to 4,866 customers without power (73% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Turner County, with 73 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Turner County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 18th 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 Turner County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Banks County | F | 18th |
| Jones County | F | 18th |
| Brantley County | F | 17th |
| Clinch County | F | 20th |
| Habersham County | F | 20th |
Most reliable counties in Georgia
The top 3 counties in Georgia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Screven County | A | 94th |
| Chattahoochee County | A | 90th |
| Houston County | A | 89th |
Least reliable counties in Georgia
The bottom 3 counties in Georgia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmer County | F | 2nd |
| Jefferson County | F | 2nd |
| Rabun County | F | 3rd |
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 Turner County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Turner County recorded 538 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Turner County's reliability grade?
Turner County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 18th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Turner County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 100 hours and affecting up to 4,866 customers.