Candler County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Candler 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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Candler County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Candler County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 243 significant power outages in Candler County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 7, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 5,898 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 28 hr 41 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 18th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 45% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 96 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Candler County has risen recently: about 50 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 699 customers (14.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 7, 2024 | 5,898(100%) | 11 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Oct 27, 2018 | 5,716(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | May 6, 2020 | 4,138(84.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 9–12, 2018 | 3,807(78%) | 4 | Hurricane Michael |
| 5 | Aug 29 – Sep 1, 2023 | 3,139(64.3%) | 4 | Flooding |
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 Candler County?
Electric companies with service territory in Candler County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Excelsior Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 25,836 | 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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Candler County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Candler County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Candler 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 Candler County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Excelsior Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Candler County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Candler County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 7, 2024. It peaked at 5,898 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Candler County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 243 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 28 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 96 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Candler County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/candler-county