Marion County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Marion 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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Marion County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marion County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 243 significant power outages in Marion County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 16, 2019) left 2,544 customers (63.7% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 31 min of power per year, close to the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 94th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 115 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marion County has held roughly steady recently: about 6 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 12 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 21, 2025) affected 91 customers (2.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 16, 2019 | 2,544(63.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 26, 2025 | 2,374(59.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Dec 18–19, 2023 | 2,283(57.1%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 11–14, 2017 | 2,076(52%) | 4 | Hurricane Irma |
| 5 | Aug 8–16, 2023 | 1,831(45.8%) | 9 | 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 Marion County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marion 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 | |
| Sumter Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 21,500 | 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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Marion County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marion County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Marion 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 Marion County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Flint Electric Membership Corp, Sumter Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Marion County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Marion County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 16, 2019. It peaked at 2,544 customers without power (63.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Marion County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 243 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 115 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Marion County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/marion-county