Wheeler County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Wheeler 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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Wheeler County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wheeler County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 44 significant power outages in Wheeler County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 11, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 827 customers (15.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 53 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 125th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% 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 Wheeler County has risen recently: about 6 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 38 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 397 customers (7.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 11, 2020 | 827(15.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Nov 6, 2024 | 814(15.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | May 9–10, 2024 | 811(15.6%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Oct 11–13, 2018 | 797(15.3%) | 3 | Hurricane Michael |
| 5 | Sep 27 – Oct 6, 2024 | 797(15.3%) | 10 | Tornadoes |
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 Wheeler County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wheeler County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Little Ocmulgee El Member Corp | Cooperative | 12,092 | 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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Wheeler County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wheeler County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wheeler 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 Wheeler County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Little Ocmulgee El Member Corp provide electric service in Wheeler County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Wheeler County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 11, 2020. It peaked at 827 customers without power (15.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Wheeler County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 44 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 31 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wheeler County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/wheeler-county