Walker County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Georgia
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 13,372 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 10,982 (28%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 2 hrs | 10,290 (26%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 25 hrs | 8,410 (21%) | Drought |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 25 hrs | 6,426 (16%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Walker County recorded 435 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Walker County started February 4, 2021, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 13,372 customers without power (34% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Walker County, with 51 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Walker County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 73rd 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 Walker County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Spalding County | B | 73rd |
| Paulding County | B | 73rd |
| Cobb County | B | 72nd |
| Early County | B | 74th |
| Douglas County | B | 71st |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Walker County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Walker County recorded 435 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Walker County's reliability grade?
Walker County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 73rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Walker County?
The worst outage on record started February 4, 2021, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 13,372 customers.