Toombs County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Toombs 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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Toombs County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Toombs County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 186 significant power outages in Toombs County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 9, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 14,610 customers (83.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 38 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 37th 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 72 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Toombs County has risen recently: about 34 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 13, 2025) affected 906 customers (5.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 9, 2024 | 14,610(83.4%) | 13 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | May 9–11, 2024 | 8,852(50.5%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Aug 29–31, 2023 | 8,719(49.8%) | 3 | Hurricane Idalia |
| 4 | Jul 31 – Aug 9, 2024 | 7,689(43.9%) | 10 | Hurricane Debby |
| 5 | Jul 11–14, 2023 | 6,799(38.8%) | 4 | Flooding |
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 Toombs County?
Electric companies with service territory in Toombs County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Canoochee Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 26,021 | Not reporting | |
| Altamaha Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 21,886 | 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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Toombs County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Toombs County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Toombs 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 Toombs County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Canoochee Electric Member Corp, Altamaha Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Toombs County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Toombs County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 9, 2024. It peaked at 14,610 customers without power (83.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Toombs County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 186 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 72 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Toombs County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/toombs-county