Brooks County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Brooks 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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Brooks County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Brooks County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 120 significant power outages in Brooks County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 30 – Sep 9, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 8,123 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 11 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 60th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 44 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Brooks County has risen recently: about 21 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25, 2025) affected 103 customers (1.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 30 – Sep 9, 2023 | 8,123(100%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 9–10, 2024 | 4,772(63.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 26, 2024 | 3,280(43.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Dec 2–3, 2023 | 1,738(23%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Mar 21–23, 2024 | 1,692(22.4%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
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 Brooks County?
Electric companies with service territory in Brooks County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Colquitt Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 73,484 | Not reporting | |
| Grady Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 20,683 | Not reporting | |
| City of Quitman | Municipal | 2,123 | 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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Brooks County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Brooks County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Brooks 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 Brooks County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Colquitt Electric Membership Corp, Grady Electric Membership Corp, City of Quitman provide electric service in Brooks County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Brooks County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 30 – Sep 9, 2023. It peaked at 8,123 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Brooks County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 120 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 44 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Brooks County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/brooks-county