Webster CountyPower Outage History
2014–2025 · Georgia
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 69 hrs | 2,409 (99%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Feb 4, 2024 | 3 hrs | 1,567 (65%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 66 hrs | 1,527 (63%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Sep 17, 2020 | 2 hrs | 1,378 (57%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 4, 2024 | <1 hr | 1,237 (51%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Webster County recorded 422 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Webster County started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 69 hours and leaving up to 2,409 customers without power (99% of the county) at its peak.
July has historically been the worst month for outages in Webster County, with 56 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Webster County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Webster County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart County | D | 24th |
| Sumter County | D | 24th |
| Polk County | D | 25th |
| Quitman County | D | 25th |
| Crawford County | D | 24th |
Most reliable counties in Georgia
The top 3 counties in Georgia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Screven County | A | 94th |
| Chattahoochee County | A | 90th |
| Houston County | A | 89th |
Least reliable counties in Georgia
The bottom 3 counties in Georgia by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmer County | F | 2nd |
| Jefferson County | F | 2nd |
| Rabun County | F | 3rd |
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 Webster County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Webster County recorded 422 outage events, averaging 2.3 hours each.
What is Webster County's reliability grade?
Webster County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 24th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Webster County?
The worst outage on record started October 10, 2018 (Hurricane Michael), lasting 69 hours and affecting up to 2,409 customers.