Upson County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Upson 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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Upson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Upson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 158 significant power outages in Upson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 28, 2021) left 3,423 customers (17% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 54 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 135th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 38 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Upson County has risen recently: about 3 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 27, 2025) affected 250 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 28, 2021 | 3,423(17%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 21, 2022 | 2,983(14.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 22–27, 2023 | 2,796(13.9%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Mar 26–27, 2023 | 2,497(12.4%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jan 7–10, 2024 | 2,438(12.1%) | 4 | 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 Upson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Upson 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 | |
| Southern Rivers Energy | Cooperative | 21,961 | Not reporting | |
| Upson Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 9,697 | Not reporting | |
| City of Thomaston - (GA) | Municipal | 5,182 | 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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Upson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Upson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Upson 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 Upson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Flint Electric Membership Corp, Southern Rivers Energy, Upson Elec Member Corp and 1 others provide electric service in Upson County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Upson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 28, 2021. It peaked at 3,423 customers without power (17% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Upson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 158 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 54 min of power per year, and on 38 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Upson County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/upson-county