Putnam County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Putnam 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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Putnam County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Putnam County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 334 significant power outages in Putnam County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 10–16, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 14,823 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 14 min of power per year, close to the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 82nd of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 160 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Putnam County has risen recently: about 10 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 1,310 customers (12.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 10–16, 2017 | 14,823(100%) | 7 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | May 16, 2022 | 5,222(51.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 28, 2020 | 4,878(47.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 14, 2024 | 4,604(45.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 16–17, 2025 | 4,354(42.8%) | 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 Putnam County?
Electric companies with service territory in Putnam County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Central Georgia El Member Corp | Cooperative | 68,716 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (GA) | Cooperative | 23,558 | 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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Putnam County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Putnam County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Putnam 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 Putnam County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Central Georgia El Member Corp, Tri-County Elec Member Corp (GA) provide electric service in Putnam County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Putnam County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 10–16, 2017. It peaked at 14,823 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Putnam County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 334 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 160 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Putnam County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/putnam-county