Washington 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 | 215 hrs | 7,592 (69%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 2 hrs | 5,510 (50%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 63 hrs | 4,737 (43%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 14 hrs | 3,666 (33%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 5 hrs | 2,868 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Washington County recorded 645 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.8 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Washington County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 215 hours and leaving up to 7,592 customers without power (69% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Washington County, with 88 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Washington County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 13th 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 Washington County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bulloch County | F | 13th |
| Toombs County | F | 13th |
| Decatur County | F | 14th |
| Berrien County | F | 14th |
| Grady County | F | 14th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Washington County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Washington County recorded 645 outage events, averaging 2.8 hours each.
What is Washington County's reliability grade?
Washington County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 13th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Washington County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 215 hours and affecting up to 7,592 customers.