Ware CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. This county ranks in the least reliable fifth of all US counties in our dataset: some combination of frequent outages, long restoration times, or customers affected puts it near the bottom nationally. Backup power is worth prioritizing here rather than treating it as optional.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 406 hrs | 18,194 (86%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 57 hrs | 13,974 (66%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 104 hrs | 12,798 (60%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 45 hrs | 8,486 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 22 hrs | 5,757 (27%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Ware County recorded 471 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Ware County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 406 hours and leaving up to 18,194 customers without power (86% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Ware County, with 72 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Ware County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Ware County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | F | 5th |
| McIntosh County | F | 5th |
| Evans County | F | 5th |
| Candler County | F | 5th |
| Glynn County | F | 5th |
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 Ware County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Ware County recorded 471 outage events, averaging 3.1 hours each.
What is Ware County's reliability grade?
Ware County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 5th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Ware County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 406 hours and affecting up to 18,194 customers.