Hancock County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Hancock 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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Hancock County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hancock County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 379 significant power outages in Hancock County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 3–10, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,559 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 25 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 23rd of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 258 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hancock County has risen recently: about 39 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 12 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 126 customers (2.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 3–10, 2025 | 7,559(100%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 25 – Oct 5, 2024 | 6,515(100%) | 11 | Hurricane Helene |
| 3 | Mar 26–29, 2023 | 4,793(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 29, 2025 | 4,318(96.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 21–27, 2023 | 3,904(87.5%) | 7 | 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 Hancock County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hancock County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Rayle Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 20,154 | Not reporting | |
| Washington Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 16,863 | 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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Hancock County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hancock County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hancock 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 Hancock County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Rayle Electric Membership Corp, Washington Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Hancock County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Hancock County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 3–10, 2025. It peaked at 7,559 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Hancock County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 379 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 258 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hancock County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/hancock-county