Walker County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Walker 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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Walker County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Walker County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 187 significant power outages in Walker County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 4–5, 2021) left 13,372 customers (34% 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 57 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 134th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Walker County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 58 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 753 customers (1.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 4–5, 2021 | 13,372(34%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 21–23, 2017 | 8,410(21.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 3–4, 2023 | 6,426(16.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 18, 2016 | 5,647(14.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2017 | 5,154(13.1%) | 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 Walker County?
Electric companies with service territory in Walker County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| North Georgia EMC | Cooperative | 107,195 | Not reporting | |
| EPB (Chattanooga) | Municipal | 12,472 | Not reporting | |
| City of LaFayette - (GA) | Municipal | 4,366 | Not reporting | |
| City of Chickamauga | Municipal | 971 | Not reporting | |
| Tennessee Valley Authority | Federal | — | 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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Walker County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Walker County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Walker 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 Walker County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, North Georgia Elec Member Corp, City of Chattanooga - (TN), City of LaFayette - (GA) and 2 others provide electric service in Walker County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Walker County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 4–5, 2021. It peaked at 13,372 customers without power (34% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Walker County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 187 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 57 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Walker County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/walker-county