Banks County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Banks County, Georgia don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Banks County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Banks County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 236 significant power outages in Banks County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 11–16, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 7,511 customers (65% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 52 min of power per year, close to the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 91st of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 61 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Banks County has risen recently: about 7 hr 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 483 customers (4.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 11–16, 2017 | 7,511(65%) | 6 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Sep 25–29, 2024 | 5,208(45.1%) | 5 | Hurricane Helene |
| 3 | Apr 13–14, 2020 | 4,455(38.5%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jun 7–9, 2025 | 3,722(32.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 4–5, 2015 | 3,654(31.6%) | 2 | High winds |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Banks County?
Electric companies with service territory in Banks County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson EMC | Cooperative | 275,057 | Not reporting | |
| Hart Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 40,579 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Georgia. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Banks County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Banks County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Banks County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Banks County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Jackson Electric Member Corp - (GA), Hart Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Banks County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Banks County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 11–16, 2017. It peaked at 7,511 customers without power (65% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Banks County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 236 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 61 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Banks County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/banks-county