McIntosh County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving McIntosh 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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McIntosh County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in McIntosh County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 274 significant power outages in McIntosh County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26 – Oct 6, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 8,839 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 21 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 39th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 50% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 146 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in McIntosh County has risen recently: about 30 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 22 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 224 customers (3.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 6, 2024 | 8,839(100%) | 11 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Aug 30 – Sep 1, 2023 | 7,094(100%) | 3 | Hurricane Idalia |
| 3 | Mar 30 – Apr 1, 2025 | 6,541(93.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 10–17, 2017 | 4,177(59.6%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 5 | Oct 7–13, 2016 | 4,103(58.6%) | 7 | Hurricane Matthew |
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 McIntosh County?
Electric companies with service territory in McIntosh County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Coastal Electric Member Corp - (GA) | Cooperative | 24,730 | 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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McIntosh County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in McIntosh County right now?
No outages are currently reported for McIntosh 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 McIntosh County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Coastal Electric Member Corp - (GA) provide electric service in McIntosh County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in McIntosh County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26 – Oct 6, 2024. It peaked at 8,839 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 McIntosh County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 274 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 146 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "McIntosh County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/mcintosh-county