Quitman County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Quitman 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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Quitman County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Quitman County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 124 significant power outages in Quitman County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 4, 2020) left 1,921 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 19 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 35th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 45% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 136 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Quitman County has fallen recently: about 11 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 27 hr 25 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 2, 2025) affected 78 customers (8.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 4, 2020 | 1,921(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Oct 8–15, 2018 | 1,230(100%) | 8 | Hurricane Michael |
| 3 | Jun 19–21, 2019 | 1,213(100%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 1, 2019 | 1,174(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 3, 2019 | 1,040(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Quitman County?
Electric companies with service territory in Quitman County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Diverse Power Incorporated | Cooperative | 37,947 | Not reporting | |
| Sumter Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 21,500 | 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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Quitman County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Quitman County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Quitman 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 Quitman County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Diverse Power Incorporated, Sumter Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Quitman County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Quitman County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 4, 2020. It peaked at 1,921 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Quitman County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 124 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 19 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 136 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Quitman County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/quitman-county