Sumter County, GA Power Outages
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Sumter County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sumter County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 284 significant power outages in Sumter County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 9–14, 2018) came when Hurricane Michael left 13,270 customers (94.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 14 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 69th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 51% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 65 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sumter County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22, 2025) affected 1,186 customers (8.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 9–14, 2018 | 13,270(94.9%) | 6 | Hurricane Michael |
| 2 | Sep 11–15, 2017 | 10,452(74.8%) | 5 | Hurricane Irma |
| 3 | Feb 6–7, 2020 | 3,134(22.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 10–14, 2021 | 2,771(19.8%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 13–14, 2020 | 2,327(16.6%) | 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 Sumter County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sumter 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 |
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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Sumter County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sumter County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sumter 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 Sumter County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Flint Electric Membership Corp, Sumter Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Sumter County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Sumter County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 9–14, 2018. It peaked at 13,270 customers without power (94.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Michael.
How often does the power go out in Sumter County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 284 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 65 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sumter County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/sumter-county