Wilkes County, GA Power Outages
Utilities serving Wilkes 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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Wilkes County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wilkes County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 215 significant power outages in Wilkes County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26 – Oct 6, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 4,252 customers (56.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 11 hr 6 min of power per year, more than the Georgia average of 7 hr 12 min. That ranks 62nd of 159 Georgia counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 42% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 87 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wilkes County has risen recently: about 17 hr 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 152 customers (2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 6, 2024 | 4,252(56.4%) | 11 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Aug 13, 2024 | 3,320(44.1%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 3 | May 30, 2025 | 2,760(36.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 16–17, 2021 | 2,495(33.1%) | 2 | Tropical Storm Fred |
| 5 | Nov 25, 2025 | 2,365(31.4%) | 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 Wilkes County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wilkes County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (GA) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power | Investor Owned | 2,833,530 | Not reporting | |
| Rayle Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 20,154 | Not reporting | |
| City of Washington - (GA) | Municipal | 2,268 | 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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Wilkes County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wilkes County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wilkes 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 Wilkes County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Georgia Power Co, Rayle Electric Membership Corp, City of Washington - (GA) provide electric service in Wilkes County, Georgia.
What was the worst power outage in Wilkes County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26 – Oct 6, 2024. It peaked at 4,252 customers without power (56.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Wilkes County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 215 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 11 hr 6 min of power per year, and on 87 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wilkes County, GA Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/georgia/wilkes-county