Walton County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Walton 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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Walton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Walton 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 Walton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 11–14, 2017) came when Hurricane Irma left 13,460 customers (21.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 7 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 150th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 31 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Walton County has risen recently: about 2 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 41 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 2,601 customers (4.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 11–14, 2017 | 13,460(21.4%) | 4 | Hurricane Irma |
| 2 | Oct 29–30, 2020 | 8,429(13.4%) | 2 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | Jun 17–18, 2022 | 7,506(11.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 7–8, 2025 | 6,180(9.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 16, 2025 | 6,176(9.8%) | 1 | 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 Walton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Walton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Walton EMC | Cooperative | 144,918 | Not reporting | |
| Snapping Shoals EMC | Cooperative | 110,819 | Not reporting | |
| City of Covington - (GA) | Municipal | 15,388 | Not reporting | |
| City of Monroe - (GA) | Municipal | 7,062 | 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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Cities in Walton County
Loganville, Monroe
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Walton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Walton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Walton 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 Walton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Walton Electric Member Corp, Snapping Shoals El Member Corp, City of Covington - (GA) and 1 others provide electric service in Walton County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Walton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 11–14, 2017. It peaked at 13,460 customers without power (21.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Irma.
How often does the power go out in Walton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 186 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 31 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Walton County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/walton-county