Wilkinson CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)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 11, 2017 | 109 hrs | 2,305 (54%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| Aug 3, 2020 | 3 hrs | 1,389 (33%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 81 hrs | 1,359 (32%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 44 hrs | 1,108 (26%) | Hurricane Michael |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 1 hrs | 1,088 (26%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Wilkinson County recorded 267 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Wilkinson County started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 109 hours and leaving up to 2,305 customers without power (54% of the county) at its peak.
August has historically been the worst month for outages in Wilkinson County, with 34 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Wilkinson County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Wilkinson County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Hill County | D | 37th |
| Monroe County | D | 38th |
| Lamar County | D | 36th |
| Baldwin County | D | 39th |
| Hall County | D | 40th |
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 Wilkinson County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Wilkinson County recorded 267 outage events, averaging 3.6 hours each.
What is Wilkinson County's reliability grade?
Wilkinson County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 38th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Wilkinson County?
The worst outage on record started September 11, 2017 (Tropical Storm Irma), lasting 109 hours and affecting up to 2,305 customers.