Habersham County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Habersham 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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Habersham County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Habersham County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 243 significant power outages in Habersham County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 11–18, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 18,799 customers (55% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 29 min of power per year, close to the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 95th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 37 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Habersham County has held roughly steady recently: about 7 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 831 customers (2.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 11–18, 2017 | 18,799(55%) | 8 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2020 | 14,772(43.2%) | 5 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | Sep 25–29, 2024 | 13,705(40.1%) | 5 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jan 16–21, 2022 | 12,033(35.2%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 8–9, 2024 | 10,533(30.8%) | 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 Habersham County?
Electric companies with service territory in Habersham County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Habersham Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 38,168 | 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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Habersham County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Habersham County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Habersham 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 Habersham County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Habersham Electric Membership Corp provide electric service in Habersham County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Habersham County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 11–18, 2017. It peaked at 18,799 customers without power (55% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Habersham County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 243 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 37 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Habersham County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/habersham-county