Houston County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Houston 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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Houston County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Houston County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 86 significant power outages in Houston County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 11–14, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 21,504 customers (18.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 58 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 157th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 3 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Houston County has fallen recently: about 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 13–14, 2025) affected 1,600 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 11–14, 2017 | 21,504(18.2%) | 4 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Oct 9–12, 2018 | 16,736(14.2%) | 4 | Hurricane Michael |
| 3 | Nov 25, 2021 | 6,918(5.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Apr 13, 2020 | 5,923(5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 7–9, 2023 | 5,259(4.5%) | 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 Houston County?
Electric companies with service territory in Houston 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 | |
| Middle Georgia El Member Corp | Cooperative | 8,634 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Georgia. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Houston County
Warner Robins, Perry
Nearby counties
Houston County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Houston County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Houston 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 Houston County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Flint Electric Membership Corp, Middle Georgia El Member Corp provide electric service in Houston County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Houston County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 11–14, 2017. It peaked at 21,504 customers without power (18.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Houston County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 86 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 58 min of power per year, and on 3 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Houston County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/houston-county