Towns County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Towns 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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Towns County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Towns County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 118 significant power outages in Towns County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 3–4, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 6,088 customers (46.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 4 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 119th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 64 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Towns County has risen recently: about 4 hr 52 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 153 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 3–4, 2023 | 6,088(46.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 29–30, 2020 | 3,939(30.2%) | 2 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | Mar 16–17, 2025 | 3,849(29.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 10, 2022 | 3,814(29.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 19, 2021 | 3,595(27.5%) | 1 | 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 Towns County?
Electric companies with service territory in Towns County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC - (GA) | Cooperative | 39,161 | 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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Towns County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Towns County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Towns 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 Towns County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Blue Ridge Mountain EMC - (GA) provide electric service in Towns County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Towns County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 3–4, 2023. It peaked at 6,088 customers without power (46.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Towns County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 118 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 4 min of power per year, and on 64 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Towns County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/towns-county