White 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | 71 hrs | 13,411 (68%) | Tropical Storm Zeta |
| Jan 3, 2022 | 53 hrs | 11,761 (60%) | Strong Wind |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 169 hrs | 11,671 (59%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Oct 4, 2015 | 32 hrs | 8,526 (43%) | Unnamed event |
| May 9, 2024 | 31 hrs | 7,921 (40%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, White County recorded 826 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in White County started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 71 hours and leaving up to 13,411 customers without power (68% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in White County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, White County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to White County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | F | 8th |
| Treutlen County | F | 8th |
| Pickens County | F | 8th |
| Lumpkin County | F | 7th |
| Chatham County | F | 7th |
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 White County?
Between 2014 and 2025, White County recorded 826 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is White County's reliability grade?
White County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 8th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in White County?
The worst outage on record started October 29, 2020 (Tropical Storm Zeta), lasting 71 hours and affecting up to 13,411 customers.