Chatham County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Chatham 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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Chatham County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Chatham County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 277 significant power outages in Chatham County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 7–15, 2016) came when flooding left 141,489 customers (98.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 56th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 57% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Chatham County has risen recently: about 21 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 3 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 28, 2025) affected 4,602 customers (3.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 7–15, 2016 | 141,489(98.5%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 27 – Oct 6, 2024 | 118,846(82.7%) | 10 | Hurricane Helene |
| 3 | Sep 11–15, 2017 | 76,043(52.9%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 4 | Aug 31 – Sep 4, 2016 | 47,986(33.4%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Nov 4, 2020 | 39,186(27.3%) | 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 Chatham County?
Electric companies with service territory in Chatham County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canoochee Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 26,021 | 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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Cities in Chatham County
Savannah, Pooler, Port Wentworth
Nearby counties
Chatham County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Chatham County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Chatham 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 Chatham County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Canoochee Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Chatham County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Chatham County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 7–15, 2016. It peaked at 141,489 customers without power (98.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Chatham County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 277 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Chatham County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/chatham-county