Twiggs CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2023 | 1 hrs | 1,505 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Jul 17, 2022 | <1 hr | 1,486 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 128 hrs | 1,416 (30%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Nov 23, 2014 | 3 hrs | 1,306 (27%) | Tornado |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 32 hrs | 1,294 (27%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Twiggs County recorded 365 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Twiggs County started January 4, 2023, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 1,505 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Twiggs County, with 56 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Twiggs County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 43rd 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 Twiggs County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd County | C | 43rd |
| Morgan County | C | 44th |
| Tift County | C | 44th |
| Fulton County | C | 44th |
| Dodge County | C | 44th |
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 Twiggs County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Twiggs County recorded 365 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Twiggs County's reliability grade?
Twiggs County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 43rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Twiggs County?
The worst outage on record started January 4, 2023, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 1,505 customers.