Lincoln County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Lincoln 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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Lincoln County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lincoln County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 267 significant power outages in Lincoln County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 23 – Oct 10, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 5,934 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 36 hr 37 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 9th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 152 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lincoln County has risen recently: about 67 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23, 2025) affected 116 customers (2.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 23 – Oct 10, 2024 | 5,934(100%) | 18 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Jan 2–4, 2022 | 3,821(93.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 20–24, 2023 | 3,385(83.1%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 13, 2024 | 3,325(81.7%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jan 9–12, 2024 | 3,272(80.4%) | 4 | 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 Lincoln County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lincoln County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Rayle Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 20,154 | 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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Lincoln County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lincoln County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Rayle Electric Membership Corp provide electric service in Lincoln County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 23 – Oct 10, 2024. It peaked at 5,934 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 Lincoln County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 267 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 36 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 152 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lincoln County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/lincoln-county