Elbert County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Elbert 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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Elbert County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Elbert County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 83 significant power outages in Elbert County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27–30, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 7,679 customers (51.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 39 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 128th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 65% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 15 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Elbert County has risen recently: about 6 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 57 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 9, 2025) affected 391 customers (2.6%) amid hail and lightning.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27–30, 2024 | 7,679(51.9%) | 4 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | May 21, 2025 | 3,986(27%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 12, 2024 | 2,542(17.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 25, 2024 | 2,348(15.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 7–9, 2025 | 2,219(15%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
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 Elbert County?
Electric companies with service territory in Elbert County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Hart Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 40,579 | Not reporting | |
| City of Elberton | Municipal | 4,560 | 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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Elbert County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Elbert County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Elbert 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 Elbert County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Hart Electric Member Corp, City of Elberton provide electric service in Elbert County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Elbert County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27–30, 2024. It peaked at 7,679 customers without power (51.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Elbert County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 83 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 39 min of power per year, and on 15 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Elbert County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/elbert-county