Laurens County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Laurens 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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Laurens County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Laurens County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 169 significant power outages in Laurens County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 10,103 customers (41.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 2 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 73rd of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 41% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 38 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Laurens County has risen recently: about 13 hr 10 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 12, 2025) affected 379 customers (1.6%) amid extreme cold.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024 | 10,103(41.3%) | 8 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Oct 11–14, 2018 | 10,021(41%) | 4 | Hurricane Michael |
| 3 | May 6–7, 2022 | 7,218(29.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 10–15, 2017 | 5,506(22.5%) | 6 | Hurricane Irma |
| 5 | Jan 4, 2024 | 4,143(17%) | 1 | 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 Laurens County?
Electric companies with service territory in Laurens County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Altamaha Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 21,886 | Not reporting | |
| Washington Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 16,863 | Not reporting | |
| Oconee Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 13,619 | Not reporting | |
| Ocmulgee Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 13,160 | Not reporting | |
| Little Ocmulgee El Member Corp | Cooperative | 12,092 | 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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Laurens County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Laurens County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Laurens 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 Laurens County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Altamaha Electric Member Corp, Washington Elec Member Corp, Oconee Electric Member Corp and 2 others provide electric service in Laurens County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Laurens County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024. It peaked at 10,103 customers without power (41.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Laurens County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 169 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Laurens County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/laurens-county