Wilkes CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 209 hrs | 4,252 (56%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Aug 13, 2024 | <1 hr | 3,320 (44%) | Unnamed event |
| May 30, 2025 | 7 hrs | 2,760 (37%) | Unnamed event |
| Aug 17, 2021 | <1 hr | 2,495 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 3 hrs | 2,365 (31%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wilkes County recorded 614 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wilkes County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 209 hours and leaving up to 4,252 customers without power (56% of the county) at its peak.
April has historically been the worst month for outages in Wilkes County, with 93 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wilkes County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Wilkes County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Schley County | D | 21st |
| Brooks County | D | 21st |
| Meriwether County | D | 20th |
| Bryan County | D | 21st |
| Burke County | D | 21st |
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 Wilkes County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wilkes County recorded 614 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Wilkes County's reliability grade?
Wilkes County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 21st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wilkes County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 209 hours and affecting up to 4,252 customers.