Wayne County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · 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 11, 2017 | 85 hrs | 13,239 (77%) | Hurricane Irma |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 378 hrs | 13,091 (76%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 31 hrs | 5,476 (32%) | Hurricane Idalia |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 17 hrs | 5,309 (31%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 88 hrs | 4,325 (25%) | Hurricane Matthew |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wayne County recorded 652 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wayne County started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 85 hours and leaving up to 13,239 customers without power (77% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Wayne County, with 92 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wayne County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 7th 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 Wayne County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham County | F | 7th |
| Lumpkin County | F | 7th |
| Pickens County | F | 8th |
| White County | F | 8th |
| Hancock County | F | 8th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Wayne County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wayne County recorded 652 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Wayne County's reliability grade?
Wayne County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 7th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wayne County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Hurricane Irma), lasting 85 hours and affecting up to 13,239 customers.