Heard County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Heard 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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Heard County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Heard County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 249 significant power outages in Heard County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 3,952 customers (66.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 55 min of power per year, close to the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 85th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 106 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Heard County has held roughly steady recently: about 7 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 143 customers (2.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2020 | 3,952(66.3%) | 6 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | Jun 13, 2025 | 3,198(53.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Nov 8–10, 2025 | 2,998(50.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 24–27, 2021 | 2,945(49.4%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | May 27, 2024 | 2,044(34.3%) | 1 | 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 Heard County?
Electric companies with service territory in Heard County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Coweta-Fayette El Member Corp | Cooperative | 91,523 | Not reporting | |
| Carroll Electric Member Corp - (GA) | Cooperative | 56,947 | Not reporting | |
| Diverse Power Incorporated | Cooperative | 37,947 | 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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Heard County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Heard County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Heard 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 Heard County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Coweta-Fayette El Member Corp, Carroll Electric Member Corp - (GA), Diverse Power Incorporated provide electric service in Heard County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Heard County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 29 – Nov 3, 2020. It peaked at 3,952 customers without power (66.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Heard County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 249 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 106 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Heard County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/heard-county