Whitfield County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Whitfield 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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Whitfield County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Whitfield County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 177 significant power outages in Whitfield County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 4–5, 2021) left 22,179 customers (31.2% 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 7 min of power per year, less than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 149th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 14 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Whitfield County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 28, 2025) affected 1,163 customers (1.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 4–5, 2021 | 22,179(31.2%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Mar 21–23, 2017 | 10,183(14.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 29 – Aug 2, 2024 | 9,142(12.9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Dec 23–26, 2022 | 8,616(12.1%) | 4 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 5 | Apr 13–14, 2020 | 5,895(8.3%) | 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 Whitfield County?
Electric companies with service territory in Whitfield 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 | |
| Dalton Utilities | Municipal | 18,039 | 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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Whitfield County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Whitfield County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Whitfield 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 Whitfield County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, North Georgia Elec Member Corp, Dalton Utilities provide electric service in Whitfield County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Whitfield County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 4–5, 2021. It peaked at 22,179 customers without power (31.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Whitfield County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 177 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 14 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Whitfield County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/whitfield-county