Walker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 13,372 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 4, 2021 | <1 hr | 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 |
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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).
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 |
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 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.