Effingham County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Effingham 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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Effingham County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Effingham County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 281 significant power outages in Effingham County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 7–12, 2016) came when Hurricane Matthew left 28,667 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 19 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 49th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 58% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 82 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Effingham County has risen recently: about 23 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 2,521 customers (9.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 7–12, 2016 | 28,667(100%) | 6 | Hurricane Matthew |
| 2 | Sep 27 – Oct 5, 2024 | 27,466(100%) | 9 | Hurricane Helene |
| 3 | Sep 11–14, 2017 | 12,146(44.7%) | 4 | Hurricane Irma |
| 4 | Jun 14–16, 2023 | 7,332(27%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 19–20, 2019 | 6,404(23.6%) | 2 | 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 Effingham County?
Electric companies with service territory in Effingham County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Excelsior Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 25,836 | Not reporting | |
| Planters Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 18,257 | 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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Effingham County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Effingham County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Effingham 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 Effingham County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Excelsior Electric Member Corp, Planters Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Effingham County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Effingham County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 7–12, 2016. It peaked at 28,667 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Matthew.
How often does the power go out in Effingham County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 281 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 82 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Effingham County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/effingham-county