DeKalb County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving DeKalb 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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DeKalb County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in DeKalb County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 461 significant power outages in DeKalb County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 11–16, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 176,310 customers (96.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 8 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 61st of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 63 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in DeKalb County has held roughly steady recently: about 11 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 6,784 customers (3.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 11–16, 2017 | 176,310(96.7%) | 6 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Oct 27 – Nov 4, 2020 | 139,779(76.7%) | 9 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | Mar 22–23, 2017 | 75,787(41.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 7–15, 2023 | 69,184(37.9%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 25–27, 2023 | 66,499(36.5%) | 3 | 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 DeKalb County?
Electric companies with service territory in DeKalb County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Walton EMC | Cooperative | 144,918 | Not reporting | |
| Snapping Shoals EMC | Cooperative | 110,819 | Not reporting | |
| City of Norcross- (GA) | Municipal | 5,684 | 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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Cities in DeKalb County
Stonecrest, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Tucker, Chamblee, Decatur, Doraville, Clarkston
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DeKalb County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in DeKalb County right now?
No outages are currently reported for DeKalb 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 DeKalb County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Walton Electric Member Corp, Snapping Shoals El Member Corp, City of Norcross- (GA) provide electric service in DeKalb County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in DeKalb County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 11–16, 2017. It peaked at 176,310 customers without power (96.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in DeKalb County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 461 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 63 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "DeKalb County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/dekalb-county