McDuffie County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving McDuffie 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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McDuffie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in McDuffie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 226 significant power outages in McDuffie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 17, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 11,232 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 25 hr 45 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 25th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 85 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in McDuffie County has risen recently: about 49 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 117 customers (1.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 17, 2024 | 11,232(100%) | 21 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Aug 31, 2021 | 7,270(66.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 11–15, 2017 | 5,193(47.3%) | 5 | Hurricane Irma |
| 4 | Jun 17–18, 2016 | 4,865(44.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 5, 2022 | 3,217(29.3%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 McDuffie County?
Electric companies with service territory in McDuffie 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 |
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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McDuffie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in McDuffie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for McDuffie 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 McDuffie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Jefferson Electric Member Corp provide electric service in McDuffie County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in McDuffie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 17, 2024. It peaked at 11,232 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 McDuffie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 226 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 hr 45 min of power per year, and on 85 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "McDuffie County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/mcduffie-county