Schley County, GA Power Outages
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Schley County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Schley County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 161 significant power outages in Schley County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 11–14, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 1,596 customers (73% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 50 min of power per year, close to the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 88th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 102 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Schley County has held roughly steady recently: about 7 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 406 customers (18.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 11–14, 2017 | 1,596(73%) | 4 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Oct 10–13, 2018 | 1,168(53.5%) | 4 | Hurricane Michael |
| 3 | Aug 8–9, 2023 | 1,049(48%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 13, 2020 | 814(37.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 25–26, 2016 | 750(34.3%) | 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 Schley County?
Electric companies with service territory in Schley County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Flint Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 98,540 | Not reporting | |
| Sumter Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 21,500 | Not reporting | |
| City of Ellaville | Municipal | 838 | 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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Schley County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Schley County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Schley 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 Schley County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Flint Electric Membership Corp, Sumter Electric Member Corp, City of Ellaville provide electric service in Schley County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Schley County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 11–14, 2017. It peaked at 1,596 customers without power (73% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Schley County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 161 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 102 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Schley County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/schley-county