Maryland Power Outages: Live Map & Grid Status
Maryland 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.
Maryland outage map by county
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Maryland counties with power outages
Counties with customers out right now
No county-level outages are being reported right now.
Weather alerts
Wind, storm, ice, heat and fire-weather alerts from NWS
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Outage trend: last 7 days
Customers without power, recorded every ~30 minutes (participating utilities)
Biggest Maryland 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 Maryland since 2014 (Mar 2–7, 2018) left as many as 353,911 customers (13.32% of the state) without power at once, driven by high winds. The next largest (Jul 12–15, 2022) peaked at 200,965 customers (Severe thunderstorms).
By EAGLE-I's count, Maryland customers averaged about 3 hr 36 min without power per year from 2018 to 2025. The worst year was 2022, at 5 hr 30 min per customer.
Outages peak in July (19% of outage time). Outage time in Maryland has risen recently: about 4 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
| # | When | Peak out at once | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 2–7, 2018 | 353,911(13.32%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Jul 12–15, 2022 | 200,965(7.57%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 16–18, 2025 | 143,294(5.39%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Jun 19–20, 2025 | 136,850(5.15%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 28 – Aug 1, 2023 | 136,397(5.13%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 6 | Aug 7–9, 2023 | 133,771(5.04%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 7 | Nov 27–28, 2022 | 121,146(4.56%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 8 | Aug 4–5, 2020 | 115,431(4.35%) | 2 | Hurricane Isaias |
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.
Maryland electric utilities
Largest electric companies in Maryland, from EIA-861 (2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGE | Investor Owned | 1,349,562 | Not reporting | |
| Pepco | Investor Owned | 608,566 | Not reporting | |
| Potomac Edison | Investor Owned | 293,563 | Not reporting | |
| Delmarva Power | Investor Owned | 216,843 | Not reporting | |
| SMECO | Cooperative | 180,658 | Not reporting | |
| Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc | Cooperative | 57,450 | Not reporting | |
| Tesla Inc. | Behind the Meter | 26,916 | Not reporting | |
| Sunrun Inc. | Behind the Meter | 25,906 | Not reporting | |
| Hagerstown Light Department | Municipal | 17,780 | Not reporting | |
| Easton Utilities Comm | Municipal | 11,316 | Not reporting | |
| Thurmont Municipal Light Co | Municipal | 2,914 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Berlin - (MD) | Municipal | 2,756 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Williamsport - (MD) | Municipal | 1,026 | Not reporting | |
| EverBright, LLC | Behind the Meter | 861 | Not reporting | |
| Palmetto Solar, LLC | Behind the Meter | 819 | 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.
Maryland grid reliability & uptime
Official reliability metrics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration
In 2025, the average Maryland customer went 2 hr 58 min without power, compared with 4 hr 29 min for the U.S. as a whole. That ranks Maryland 39th 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 19 min. Customers averaged 0.96 interruptions, each lasting about 3 hr 7 min. Over the last five years Maryland averaged 2 hr 50 min of outages per customer per year (rank 42nd).
View as table
| Year | MD SAIDI (min) | U.S. SAIDI (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 117.2 | 209 |
| 2016 | 120.7 | 268.4 |
| 2017 | 103.1 | 505.9 |
| 2018 | 330.4 | 349.2 |
| 2019 | 143.8 | 295.5 |
| 2020 | 113.8 | 456.1 |
| 2021 | 127.6 | 475.8 |
| 2022 | 260 | 333 |
| 2023 | 166.2 | 366.6 |
| 2024 | 118.1 | 662.6 |
| 2025 | 178.3 | 269.2 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Annual, Table 11.4 (IEEE method, all events including major event days).
Maryland power outage news
- Maryland Electric Rates & PlansElectric Choice · Oct 28, 10:53 PM EDT
All Maryland counties
Outage status, alerts and utilities for all 24 Maryland counties
- Allegany County
- Anne Arundel County
- Baltimore city
- Baltimore County
- Calvert County
- Caroline County
- Carroll County
- Cecil County
- Charles County
- Dorchester County
- Frederick County
- Garrett County
- Harford County
- Howard County
- Kent County
- Montgomery County
- Prince George's County
- Queen Anne's County
- Somerset County
- St. Mary's County
- Talbot County
- Washington County
- Wicomico County
- Worcester County
Maryland power outage FAQ
Is there a power outage in Maryland right now?
No outages are currently reported by participating utilities in Maryland. 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 Maryland?
In 2025, the average Maryland electricity customer was without power for 2 hr 58 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), versus 4 hr 29 min nationally, according to EIA. That ranks Maryland 39th of 51 for outage time (1st = most). Power was on 99.966% of the year.
How long do power outages last in Maryland?
When an outage happened in 2025, Maryland customers waited an average of 3 hr 7 min for power to be restored (CAIDI), and the average customer had 0.96 sustained interruptions during the year (SAIFI), per EIA-861 data.
Who do I call to report a power outage in Maryland?
Report outages directly to your electric utility. Baltimore Gas & Electric Co, Potomac Electric Power Co, The Potomac Edison Company and others serve the most customers in Maryland. Call 911 if you see a downed power line or are in danger.
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