Walton County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Georgia
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | 81 hrs | 13,460 (21%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 58 hrs | 8,429 (13%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 12 hrs | 7,506 (12%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 17 hrs | 6,180 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 11 hrs | 6,176 (10%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Walton County recorded 499 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Walton County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 81 hours and leaving up to 13,460 customers without power (21% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Walton County, with 75 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Walton County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 75th 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 Walton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Newton County | B | 75th |
| Columbia County | B | 76th |
| Early County | B | 74th |
| Jackson County | B | 76th |
| Spalding County | B | 73rd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Walton County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Walton County recorded 499 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Walton County's reliability grade?
Walton County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 75th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Walton County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 81 hours and affecting up to 13,460 customers.