Oconee County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Oconee 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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Oconee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Oconee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 162 significant power outages in Oconee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 6–8, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 8,409 customers (22.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 8 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 148th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 38 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Oconee County has risen recently: about 2 hr 30 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 3, 2025) affected 372 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 6–8, 2023 | 8,409(22.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Dec 25–27, 2017 | 8,372(22.8%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Sep 11–13, 2017 | 6,706(18.2%) | 3 | Hurricane Irma |
| 4 | Jul 17–19, 2019 | 5,359(14.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 7–9, 2021 | 5,279(14.3%) | 3 | 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 Oconee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Oconee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Jackson EMC | Cooperative | 275,057 | Not reporting | |
| Walton EMC | Cooperative | 144,918 | Not reporting | |
| Rayle Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 20,154 | 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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Oconee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Oconee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Oconee 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 Oconee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Jackson Electric Member Corp - (GA), Walton Electric Member Corp, Rayle Electric Membership Corp provide electric service in Oconee County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Oconee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 6–8, 2023. It peaked at 8,409 customers without power (22.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Oconee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 162 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 8 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Oconee County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/oconee-county