Gilmer County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Gilmer 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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Gilmer County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Gilmer County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 454 significant power outages in Gilmer County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 15–21, 2025) left 22,167 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 33 hr 27 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 15th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 248 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Gilmer County has held roughly steady recently: about 30 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 36 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,153 customers (6.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 15–21, 2025 | 22,167(100%) | 7 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Oct 28 – Nov 4, 2020 | 15,996(94.1%) | 8 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | Jul 20 – Aug 2, 2024 | 13,015(76.5%) | 14 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 21–25, 2018 | 11,796(69.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 8–15, 2024 | 11,654(68.5%) | 8 | 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 Gilmer County?
Electric companies with service territory in Gilmer County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Amicalola Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 57,535 | Not reporting | |
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC - (GA) | Cooperative | 39,161 | 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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Gilmer County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Gilmer County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Gilmer 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 Gilmer County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Amicalola Electric Member Corp, Blue Ridge Mountain EMC - (GA) provide electric service in Gilmer County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Gilmer County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 15–21, 2025. It peaked at 22,167 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Gilmer County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 454 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 33 hr 27 min of power per year, and on 248 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Gilmer County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/gilmer-county