Upson County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2021 | 1 hrs | 3,423 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 21, 2022 | 9 hrs | 2,983 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 19 hrs | 2,796 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Mar 27, 2023 | 0 hrs | 2,497 (12%) | Flash Flood |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 4 hrs | 2,438 (12%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Upson County recorded 393 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Upson County started October 28, 2021, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 3,423 customers without power (17% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Upson County, with 56 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Upson 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 Upson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Towns 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 Upson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Upson County recorded 393 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Upson County's reliability grade?
Upson County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 71st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Upson County?
The worst outage on record started October 28, 2021, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 3,423 customers.