Meriwether County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Meriwether 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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Meriwether County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Meriwether County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 379 significant power outages in Meriwether County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 10–15, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 8,834 customers (90.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 12 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 57th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 174 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Meriwether County has risen recently: about 16 hr 39 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 902 customers (9.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 10–15, 2017 | 8,834(90.7%) | 6 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Mar 3–4, 2023 | 6,804(69.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Dec 29–31, 2024 | 5,996(61.6%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jun 20–25, 2019 | 5,118(52.6%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 16–17, 2025 | 5,036(51.7%) | 2 | 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 Meriwether County?
Electric companies with service territory in Meriwether County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Coweta-Fayette El Member Corp | Cooperative | 91,523 | Not reporting | |
| Diverse Power Incorporated | Cooperative | 37,947 | Not reporting | |
| Southern Rivers Energy | Cooperative | 21,961 | Not reporting | |
| Upson Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 9,697 | Not reporting | |
| City of Grantville - (GA) | Municipal | 1,010 | 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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Meriwether County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Meriwether County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Meriwether 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 Meriwether County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Coweta-Fayette El Member Corp, Diverse Power Incorporated, Southern Rivers Energy and 2 others provide electric service in Meriwether County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Meriwether County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 10–15, 2017. It peaked at 8,834 customers without power (90.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Meriwether County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 379 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 12 min of power per year, and on 174 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Meriwether County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/meriwether-county