Delaware Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
Delaware utilities do not yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed, so live counts here are limited. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Delaware counties with power outages
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No county-level outages are being reported right now.
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Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest Delaware power outages since 2014
Statewide outage events recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
The largest power outage in Delaware since 2014 (Dec 11–12, 2023) left as many as 74,961 customers (14.74% of the state) without power at once. The next largest (Aug 4–12, 2020) peaked at 61,367 customers (Hurricane Isaias).
By EAGLE-I's count, Delaware customers averaged about 2 hr 19 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2020, at 4 hr 20 min per customer.
Outages peak in August (24% of outage time). Outage time in Delaware has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 9 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 11–12, 2023 | 74,961(14.74%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 4–12, 2020 | 61,367(12.07%) | 9 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 3 | Mar 2–5, 2018 | 50,409(9.91%) | 4 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 8–10, 2014 | 49,954(9.83%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 23–28, 2015 | 45,915(9.03%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 6 | Jan 29, 2025 | 38,575(7.59%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 7 | Jan 9–11, 2024 | 33,670(6.62%) | 3 | High winds |
| 8 | Mar 14–16, 2017 | 33,170(6.52%) | 3 | High winds |
Hours without power per customer, by year (EAGLE-I)
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.
Delaware electric utilities
Largest electric companies in Delaware, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (DE) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmarva Power | Investor Owned | 343,380 | Not reporting | |
| Delaware Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 122,301 | Not reporting | |
| City of Dover - (DE) | Municipal | 25,346 | Not reporting | |
| City of Newark - (DE) | Municipal | 13,486 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Middletown - (DE) | Municipal | 10,333 | Not reporting | |
| City of Milford - (DE) | Municipal | 9,096 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Smyrna - (DE) | Municipal | 6,546 | Not reporting | |
| City of Seaford- (DE) | Municipal | 4,474 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lewes - (DE) | Municipal | 4,087 | Not reporting | |
| Tesla Inc. | Behind the Meter | 3,297 | Not reporting | |
| New Castle Municipal Serv Comm | Municipal | 2,952 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Clayton - (DE) | Municipal | 1,826 | Not reporting | |
| Sunrun Inc. | Behind the Meter | 392 | Not reporting | |
| Constellation Solar Holding, LLC | Behind the Meter | 2 | Not reporting | |
| Scale Sustainable I, LLC | Behind the Meter | 1 | Not reporting |
“Avg. outage time / yr” is each utility's reported SAIDI for 2025, including major events. “Live data” shows whether the utility shares outages with DOE ODIN.
Delaware grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average Delaware customer went 1 hr 44 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks Delaware 48th of 51 for total outage time, where 1st has the most.
Leaving out major events such as hurricanes and ice storms, the figure falls to 1 hr 15 min. Customers averaged 0.94 interruptions, each lasting about 1 hr 50 min. Over the last five years Delaware averaged 1 hr 35 min of outages per customer per year (rank 50th).
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| Year | DE SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 191.4 | 209 |
| 2016 | 148.7 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 154.6 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 136.2 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 102 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 271.9 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 64.3 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 79.8 | 333 |
| 2023 | 109.7 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 117.9 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 103.9 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
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Delaware power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in Delaware right now?
No outages are currently reported by participating utilities in Delaware. Live coverage depends on which utilities share data with DOE ODIN, so if your power is out, report it to your electric company.
How reliable is the power grid in Delaware?
In 2025, the average Delaware electricity customer was without power for 1 hr 44 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks Delaware 48th of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.980% of the year.
How long do power outages last in Delaware?
When an outage happened in 2025, Delaware customers waited an average of 1 hr 50 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 0.94 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Delaware?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. Delmarva Power, Delaware Electric Cooperative, City of Dover - (DE) and others serve the most customers in Delaware. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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