Columbia County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Columbia 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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Columbia County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Columbia County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 231 significant power outages in Columbia County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 13, 2024) came when flooding left 71,235 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 23 hr 32 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 30th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 35 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Columbia County has risen recently: about 45 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 841 customers (1.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 13, 2024 | 71,235(100%) | 17 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 30–31, 2019 | 25,337(37.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 11–15, 2017 | 14,958(22.3%) | 5 | Hurricane Irma |
| 4 | Nov 4, 2020 | 12,931(19.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 23–24, 2025 | 11,538(17.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Columbia County?
Electric companies with service territory in Columbia 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 |
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 Columbia County
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Columbia County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Columbia County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Columbia 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 Columbia County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Jefferson Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Columbia County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Columbia County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 13, 2024. It peaked at 71,235 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Columbia County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 231 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 23 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 35 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Columbia County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/columbia-county