Dade County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Dade 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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Dade County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dade County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 298 significant power outages in Dade County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 14–16, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,422 customers (70.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 46 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 64th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 138 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dade County has risen recently: about 12 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 161 customers (2.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 14–16, 2016 | 5,422(70.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Apr 13–15, 2020 | 5,275(69%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Mar 10, 2019 | 5,048(66%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jan 8–13, 2024 | 4,068(53.2%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 18, 2016 | 3,959(51.8%) | 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 Dade County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dade County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| EPB (Chattanooga) | Municipal | 12,472 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Georgia. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Dade County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dade County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dade 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 Dade County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, City of Chattanooga - (TN) provide electric service in Dade County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Dade County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 14–16, 2016. It peaked at 5,422 customers without power (70.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Dade County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 298 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 138 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dade County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/dade-county