Ware County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Ware 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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Ware County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Ware County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 240 significant power outages in Ware County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 13, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 18,194 customers (85.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 21 hr 43 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 32nd of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% 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 Ware County has risen recently: about 41 hr per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 26 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 774 customers (3.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 13, 2024 | 18,194(85.6%) | 17 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Aug 30 – Sep 1, 2023 | 13,974(65.7%) | 3 | Hurricane Idalia |
| 3 | Sep 11–15, 2017 | 12,798(60.2%) | 5 | Hurricane Irma |
| 4 | Jun 13–15, 2023 | 8,486(39.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 7–9, 2016 | 5,757(27.1%) | 3 | Hurricane Matthew |
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 Ware County?
Electric companies with service territory in Ware County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation | Cooperative | 59,539 | Not reporting | |
| Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp | Cooperative | 30,750 | Not reporting | |
| Slash Pine Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 9,560 | 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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Ware County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Ware County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Ware 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 Ware County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Satilla Rural Elec Member Corporation, Okefenoke Rural El Member Corp, Slash Pine Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Ware County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Ware County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 13, 2024. It peaked at 18,194 customers without power (85.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Ware County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 240 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 21 hr 43 min of power per year, and on 64 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Ware County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/ware-county