Bleckley County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Bleckley 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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Bleckley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bleckley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 77 significant power outages in Bleckley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 19, 2020) came when flooding left 2,891 customers (52.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 53 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 113th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 38 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bleckley County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 13 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 16, 2025) affected 398 customers (7.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 19, 2020 | 2,891(52.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 30, 2017 | 2,864(52.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 11–14, 2017 | 2,846(51.8%) | 4 | Hurricane Irma |
| 4 | Oct 9–15, 2018 | 2,824(51.4%) | 7 | Hurricane Michael |
| 5 | Apr 5–8, 2022 | 2,561(46.6%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
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 Bleckley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bleckley County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Oconee Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 13,619 | Not reporting | |
| Ocmulgee Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 13,160 | 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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Bleckley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bleckley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bleckley 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 Bleckley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Oconee Electric Member Corp, Ocmulgee Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Bleckley County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Bleckley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 19, 2020. It peaked at 2,891 customers without power (52.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Bleckley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 77 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bleckley County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/bleckley-county