Richmond County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Richmond 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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Richmond County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Richmond County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 158 significant power outages in Richmond County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 10, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 96,050 customers (81.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 55 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 41st of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Richmond County has risen recently: about 32 hr 31 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 3, 2025) affected 2,099 customers (1.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 10, 2024 | 96,050(81.9%) | 14 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Sep 9–14, 2017 | 22,464(19.2%) | 6 | Hurricane Irma |
| 3 | Jul 30, 2019 | 17,032(14.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 14–16, 2025 | 15,274(13%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 24–25, 2016 | 12,060(10.3%) | 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 Richmond County?
Electric companies with service territory in Richmond County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Jefferson Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 37,115 | Not reporting | |
| Planters Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 18,257 | Not reporting | |
| City of Sylvania - (GA) | Municipal | 2,347 | 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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Richmond County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Richmond County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Richmond 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 Richmond County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Jefferson Electric Member Corp, Planters Electric Member Corp, City of Sylvania - (GA) provide electric service in Richmond County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Richmond County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 10, 2024. It peaked at 96,050 customers without power (81.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Richmond County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 158 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 55 min of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Richmond County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/richmond-county