Dougherty County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Dougherty 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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Dougherty County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dougherty County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 53 significant power outages in Dougherty County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 10–16, 2018) came when Hurricane Michael left 4,667 customers (7.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 29 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 155th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 57% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 5 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dougherty County has fallen recently: about 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 620 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 10–16, 2018 | 4,667(7.7%) | 7 | Hurricane Michael |
| 2 | Nov 4, 2020 | 4,064(6.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 12, 2024 | 2,786(4.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jan 3, 2017 | 2,472(4.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 9, 2024 | 2,438(4%) | 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 Dougherty County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dougherty County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Diverse Power Incorporated | Cooperative | 37,947 | Not reporting | |
| Albany Utility Board | Municipal | 34,705 | Not reporting | |
| Mitchell Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 25,773 | Not reporting | |
| Sumter Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 21,500 | 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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Dougherty County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dougherty County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dougherty 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 Dougherty County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Diverse Power Incorporated, Albany Utility Board, Mitchell Electric Member Corp and 1 others provide electric service in Dougherty County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Dougherty County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 10–16, 2018. It peaked at 4,667 customers without power (7.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Michael.
How often does the power go out in Dougherty County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 53 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 5 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dougherty County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/dougherty-county