Whitfield County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · Georgia
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 22,179 (31%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 2 hrs | 20,699 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 20,693 (29%) | Unnamed event |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 1 hrs | 12,682 (18%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 25 hrs | 10,183 (14%) | Drought |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Whitfield County recorded 652 distinct power outage events, averaging 1.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Whitfield County started February 4, 2021, lasting 1 hours and leaving up to 22,179 customers without power (31% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Whitfield County, with 71 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Whitfield County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 83rd 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 Whitfield County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | B | 79th |
| Forsyth County | A | 86th |
| Troup County | B | 79th |
| Barrow County | B | 78th |
| Oconee County | B | 78th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Whitfield County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Whitfield County recorded 652 outage events, averaging 1.9 hours each.
What is Whitfield County's reliability grade?
Whitfield County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 83rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Whitfield County?
The worst outage on record started February 4, 2021, lasting 1 hours and affecting up to 22,179 customers.