Lowndes County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Lowndes 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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Lowndes County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lowndes County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 193 significant power outages in Lowndes County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 14, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 61,947 customers (87.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 27 hr 14 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 20th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 36 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lowndes County has risen recently: about 53 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16, 2025) affected 1,696 customers (2.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 14, 2024 | 61,947(87.5%) | 18 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Aug 30 – Sep 9, 2023 | 60,581(85.6%) | 11 | Flooding |
| 3 | Aug 4–8, 2024 | 35,288(49.9%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 4 | Sep 11–16, 2017 | 19,665(27.8%) | 6 | Hurricane Irma |
| 5 | Sep 2–3, 2016 | 13,185(18.6%) | 2 | Hurricane Hermine |
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 Lowndes County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lowndes County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Colquitt Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 73,484 | Not reporting | |
| Slash Pine Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 9,560 | 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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Lowndes County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lowndes County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lowndes 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 Lowndes County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Colquitt Electric Membership Corp, Slash Pine Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Lowndes County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Lowndes County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 14, 2024. It peaked at 61,947 customers without power (87.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Lowndes County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 193 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 27 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 36 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lowndes County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/lowndes-county