Georgetown CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2022 | 15 hrs | 24,329 (27%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 139 hrs | 19,748 (22%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Jun 15, 2024 | <1 hr | 19,521 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 5, 2019 | 57 hrs | 9,974 (11%) | Hurricane Dorian |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 3 hrs | 9,022 (10%) | Hurricane Matthew |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Georgetown County recorded 546 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Georgetown County started September 30, 2022 (Hurricane Ian), lasting 15 hours and leaving up to 24,329 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
September has historically been the worst month for outages in Georgetown County, with 64 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Georgetown County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in South Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Georgetown County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester County | B | 74th |
| Charleston County | B | 69th |
| Beaufort County | B | 69th |
| Barnwell County | B | 68th |
| Lancaster County | B | 68th |
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 Georgetown County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Georgetown County recorded 546 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Georgetown County's reliability grade?
Georgetown County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 72nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Georgetown County?
The worst outage on record started September 30, 2022 (Hurricane Ian), lasting 15 hours and affecting up to 24,329 customers.