Kent County, DE Power Outages
Utilities serving Kent County, Delaware 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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Kent County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kent County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 181 significant power outages in Kent County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 7, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 10,992 customers (11.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 58 min of power per year, less than the Delaware average of 2 hr 19 min. That ranks 3rd of 3 Delaware counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 8 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kent County has fallen recently: about 48 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 4,130 customers (4.2%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 7, 2020 | 10,992(11.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 16, 2016 | 10,108(10.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 15, 2019 | 9,117(9.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 5, 2016 | 8,464(8.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jul 28–30, 2016 | 8,182(8.3%) | 3 | 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 Kent County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kent County (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 Milford - (DE) | Municipal | 9,096 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Smyrna - (DE) | Municipal | 6,546 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Clayton - (DE) | Municipal | 1,826 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Delaware. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Kent County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kent County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kent 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 Kent County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Delmarva Power, Delaware Electric Cooperative, City of Dover - (DE), City of Milford - (DE) and 2 others provide electric service in Kent County, Delaware.
What was the worst power outage in Kent County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 7, 2020. It peaked at 10,992 customers without power (11.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Kent County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 181 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 58 min of power per year, and on 8 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kent County, DE Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/delaware/kent-county