Ware County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Georgia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
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 |
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).
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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 |
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.