Hall County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Hall 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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Hall County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hall County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 218 significant power outages in Hall County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 10–16, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 49,235 customers (50.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 2 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 120th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hall County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 1 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 2,519 customers (2.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 10–16, 2017 | 49,235(50.6%) | 7 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Oct 28 – Nov 1, 2020 | 45,151(46.4%) | 5 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | Feb 16–19, 2015 | 21,017(21.6%) | 4 | Ice storm |
| 4 | Jun 6–9, 2025 | 19,747(20.3%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 20–22, 2023 | 14,957(15.4%) | 3 | 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 Hall County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hall County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson EMC | Cooperative | 275,057 | Not reporting | |
| Sawnee EMC | Cooperative | 203,530 | Not reporting | |
| Habersham Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 38,168 | Not reporting | |
| City of Buford | Municipal | 4,095 | 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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Hall County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hall County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hall 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 Hall County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Jackson Electric Member Corp - (GA), Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation, Habersham Electric Membership Corp and 1 others provide electric service in Hall County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Hall County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 10–16, 2017. It peaked at 49,235 customers without power (50.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Hall County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 218 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hall County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/hall-county