Turner County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Turner 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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Turner County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Turner County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 251 significant power outages in Turner County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 11–16, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 4,866 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 41 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 54th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 88 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Turner County has fallen recently: about 9 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 48 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 13–14, 2025) affected 74 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 11–16, 2017 | 4,866(100%) | 6 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Oct 10–20, 2018 | 4,844(100%) | 11 | Hurricane Michael |
| 3 | Jun 14–15, 2022 | 3,149(65.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 26, 2023 | 2,888(59.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 25–26, 2016 | 2,507(51.9%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
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 Turner County?
Electric companies with service territory in Turner County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Mitchell Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 25,773 | Not reporting | |
| Irwin Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 12,889 | Not reporting | |
| Crisp County Power Comm | Political Subdivision | 12,101 | Not reporting | |
| Middle Georgia El Member Corp | Cooperative | 8,634 | 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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Turner County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Turner County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Turner 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 Turner County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Mitchell Electric Member Corp, Irwin Electric Membership Corp, Crisp County Power Comm and 1 others provide electric service in Turner County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Turner County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 11–16, 2017. It peaked at 4,866 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Turner County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 251 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 88 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Turner County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/turner-county