Wilcox County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Wilcox 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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Wilcox County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wilcox County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 278 significant power outages in Wilcox County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26 – Oct 5, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 2,668 customers (57.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 33 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 47th of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 178 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wilcox County has held roughly steady recently: about 14 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 8–10, 2025) affected 621 customers (13.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 5, 2024 | 2,668(57.2%) | 10 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Sep 11–14, 2017 | 2,572(55.2%) | 4 | Hurricane Irma |
| 3 | Oct 10–16, 2018 | 2,529(54.3%) | 7 | Hurricane Michael |
| 4 | Sep 4, 2021 | 2,160(46.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jan 21–23, 2017 | 1,966(42.2%) | 3 | 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 Wilcox County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wilcox County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Irwin Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 12,889 | Not reporting | |
| Crisp County Power Comm | Political Subdivision | 12,101 | Not reporting | |
| Middle Georgia El Member Corp | Cooperative | 8,634 | 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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Wilcox County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wilcox County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wilcox 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 Wilcox County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Irwin Electric Membership Corp, Crisp County Power Comm, Middle Georgia El Member Corp provide electric service in Wilcox County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Wilcox County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26 – Oct 5, 2024. It peaked at 2,668 customers without power (57.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Wilcox County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 278 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 178 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wilcox County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/wilcox-county