Echols County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Echols 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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Echols County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Echols County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 63 significant power outages in Echols County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 2–3, 2016) came when Hurricane Hermine left 704 customers (34.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 59 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 51st of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 37% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 44 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Echols County has risen recently: about 23 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 22, 2025) affected 102 customers (5.1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 2–3, 2016 | 704(34.9%) | 2 | Hurricane Hermine |
| 2 | Sep 27 – Oct 5, 2024 | 670(33.2%) | 9 | Hurricane Helene |
| 3 | Aug 30 – Sep 2, 2023 | 669(33.1%) | 4 | Hurricane Idalia |
| 4 | Aug 5–7, 2024 | 661(32.7%) | 3 | Hurricane Debby |
| 5 | Sep 10–15, 2017 | 653(32.3%) | 6 | Hurricane Irma |
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 Echols County?
Electric companies with service territory in Echols County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Colquitt Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 73,484 | Not reporting | |
| Slash Pine Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 9,560 | 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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Echols County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Echols County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Echols 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 Echols County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Colquitt Electric Membership Corp, Slash Pine Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Echols County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Echols County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 2–3, 2016. It peaked at 704 customers without power (34.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Hermine.
How often does the power go out in Echols County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 63 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 44 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Echols County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/echols-county