Chattooga County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Chattooga 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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Chattooga County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Chattooga County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 299 significant power outages in Chattooga County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 25–28, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,844 customers (62.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 59 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 75th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 139 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Chattooga County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 9 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 495 customers (3.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 25–28, 2018 | 7,844(62.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 13–15, 2020 | 5,676(45.1%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Oct 29–31, 2020 | 5,294(42.1%) | 3 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 4 | Dec 23–24, 2022 | 4,308(34.3%) | 2 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 5 | Feb 4–5, 2021 | 2,982(23.7%) | 2 | 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 Chattooga County?
Electric companies with service territory in Chattooga County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| North Georgia EMC | Cooperative | 107,195 | 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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Chattooga County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Chattooga County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Chattooga 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 Chattooga County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, North Georgia Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Chattooga County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Chattooga County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 25–28, 2018. It peaked at 7,844 customers without power (62.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Chattooga County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 299 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 139 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Chattooga County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/chattooga-county