Rabun County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Rabun 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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Rabun County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rabun County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 440 significant power outages in Rabun County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 29 – Nov 6, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 15,422 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 37 hr 32 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 6th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 281 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rabun County has held roughly steady recently: about 40 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 34 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 2,916 customers (28.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 6, 2020 | 15,422(100%) | 9 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | Sep 25 – Oct 2, 2024 | 12,586(100%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 3 | Sep 8–18, 2017 | 10,574(100%) | 11 | Hurricane Irma |
| 4 | Jan 16–19, 2022 | 8,778(86.8%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jan 1–6, 2022 | 8,392(83%) | 6 | 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 Rabun County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rabun County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Habersham Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 38,168 | Not reporting | |
| Haywood Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 441 | 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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Rabun County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rabun County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rabun 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 Rabun County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Habersham Electric Membership Corp, Haywood Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Rabun County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Rabun County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 29 – Nov 6, 2020. It peaked at 15,422 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Rabun County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 440 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 37 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 281 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Rabun County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/rabun-county