Harris County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Harris 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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Harris County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Harris County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 314 significant power outages in Harris County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 11–16, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 9,423 customers (84.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 40 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 65th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 162 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Harris County has risen recently: about 12 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 214 customers (1.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 11–16, 2017 | 9,423(84.5%) | 6 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Mar 3–6, 2019 | 9,271(83.1%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Feb 16–18, 2025 | 7,824(70.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 12–13, 2019 | 4,993(44.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 10–11, 2024 | 4,169(37.4%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
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 Harris County?
Electric companies with service territory in Harris County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Flint Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 98,540 | Not reporting | |
| Diverse Power Incorporated | Cooperative | 37,947 | Not reporting | |
| City of West Point - (GA) | Municipal | 1,809 | 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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Harris County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Harris County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Harris 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 Harris County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Flint Electric Membership Corp, Diverse Power Incorporated, City of West Point - (GA) provide electric service in Harris County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Harris County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 11–16, 2017. It peaked at 9,423 customers without power (84.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Harris County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 314 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 162 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Harris County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/harris-county