Jefferson County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Jefferson 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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Jefferson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jefferson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 260 significant power outages in Jefferson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26 – Oct 14, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 9,662 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 35 hr 21 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 12th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 57% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 103 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jefferson County has risen recently: about 66 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 33 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25–27, 2025) affected 332 customers (3.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 14, 2024 | 9,662(100%) | 19 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Oct 11–12, 2018 | 5,197(59.4%) | 2 | Hurricane Michael |
| 3 | Sep 11–16, 2017 | 4,900(56%) | 6 | Hurricane Irma |
| 4 | Apr 13, 2020 | 3,622(41.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 17, 2024 | 2,673(30.6%) | 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 Jefferson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jefferson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Jefferson Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 37,115 | 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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Jefferson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jefferson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Jefferson Electric Member Corp, Washington Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Jefferson County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Jefferson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26 – Oct 14, 2024. It peaked at 9,662 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Jefferson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 260 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 35 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 103 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jefferson County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/jefferson-county