Worth CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. This county sits in the middle of the national distribution — its outage frequency and duration over the past 12 years are close to the nationwide median, neither notably better nor worse than most other US counties. A typical amount of backup-power preparedness is reasonable here.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 21 hrs | 2,851 (32%) | Hurricane Helene |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 12 hrs | 2,292 (26%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 19, 2020 | 2 hrs | 1,837 (21%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 10 hrs | 1,637 (19%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 6 hrs | 1,487 (17%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Worth County recorded 714 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Worth County started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 21 hours and leaving up to 2,851 customers without power (32% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Worth County, with 87 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Worth County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in Georgia
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Worth County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Bleckley County | C | 45th |
| Dodge County | C | 44th |
| Fulton County | C | 44th |
| Lee County | C | 45th |
| Tift County | C | 44th |
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 Worth County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Worth County recorded 714 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Worth County's reliability grade?
Worth County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 45th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Worth County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hurricane Helene), lasting 21 hours and affecting up to 2,851 customers.