White 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.