Wilcox CountyPower Outage History
2015–2025 · Georgia
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 177 hrs | 2,668 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 87 hrs | 2,572 (42%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 97 hrs | 2,529 (41%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Sep 4, 2021 | 2 hrs | 2,160 (35%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 22, 2017 | 20 hrs | 1,966 (32%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Wilcox County recorded 603 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wilcox County started September 27, 2024, lasting 177 hours and leaving up to 2,668 customers without power (44% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Wilcox County, with 78 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wilcox County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 15th 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 Wilcox County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Camden County | F | 15th |
| Terrell County | F | 15th |
| Macon County | F | 16th |
| Randolph County | F | 16th |
| Grady County | F | 14th |
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 Wilcox County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Wilcox County recorded 603 outage events, averaging 3.0 hours each.
What is Wilcox County's reliability grade?
Wilcox County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 15th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wilcox County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024, lasting 177 hours and affecting up to 2,668 customers.