Burke County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Burke 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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Burke County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Burke County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 172 significant power outages in Burke County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26 – Oct 16, 2024) came when flooding left 6,898 customers (42.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 47 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 63rd of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 46% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 41 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Burke County has risen recently: about 19 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 243 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 16, 2024 | 6,898(42.1%) | 21 | Flooding |
| 2 | Oct 11–12, 2018 | 4,311(26.3%) | 2 | Hurricane Michael |
| 3 | Sep 20, 2016 | 2,774(16.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 3, 2022 | 2,148(13.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 6, 2021 | 2,064(12.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Burke County?
Electric companies with service territory in Burke County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Jefferson Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 37,115 | Not reporting | |
| Planters Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 18,257 | 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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Burke County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Burke County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Burke 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 Burke County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Jefferson Electric Member Corp, Planters Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Burke County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Burke County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26 – Oct 16, 2024. It peaked at 6,898 customers without power (42.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Burke County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 172 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 41 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Burke County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/burke-county