Decatur County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Decatur 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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Decatur County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Decatur 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 Decatur County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 10–23, 2018) came when Hurricane Michael left 13,136 customers (82.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 49 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 36th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 71% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 102 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Decatur County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 30 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 233 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 10–23, 2018 | 13,136(82.5%) | 14 | Hurricane Michael |
| 2 | Jun 15–19, 2023 | 7,157(44.9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 10–14, 2017 | 6,465(40.6%) | 5 | Hurricane Irma |
| 4 | Apr 1–4, 2023 | 5,722(35.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 22, 2025 | 3,321(20.9%) | 1 | 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 Decatur County?
Electric companies with service territory in Decatur County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Mitchell Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 25,773 | Not reporting | |
| Grady Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 20,683 | Not reporting | |
| Three Notch Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 15,281 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Brinson - (GA) | Municipal | 129 | 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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Decatur County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Decatur County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Decatur 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 Decatur County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Mitchell Electric Member Corp, Grady Electric Membership Corp, Three Notch Elec Member Corp and 1 others provide electric service in Decatur County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Decatur County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 10–23, 2018. It peaked at 13,136 customers without power (82.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Michael.
How often does the power go out in Decatur County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 299 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 102 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Decatur County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/decatur-county