Barrow County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Barrow 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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Barrow County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Barrow County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 163 significant power outages in Barrow County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 11–14, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 14,449 customers (23.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 31 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 154th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Barrow County has risen recently: about 1 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 31, 2025) affected 2,387 customers (3.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 11–14, 2017 | 14,449(23.7%) | 4 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Nov 13, 2018 | 7,251(11.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | Feb 17–18, 2015 | 6,776(11.1%) | 2 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Jun 27–28, 2020 | 5,798(9.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 20–22, 2023 | 5,308(8.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Barrow County?
Electric companies with service territory in Barrow 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 | |
| Walton EMC | Cooperative | 144,918 | 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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Barrow County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Barrow County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Barrow 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 Barrow County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Jackson Electric Member Corp - (GA), Walton Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Barrow County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Barrow County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 11–14, 2017. It peaked at 14,449 customers without power (23.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Barrow County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 163 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Barrow County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/barrow-county