Allegany County, MD Power Outages
Utilities serving Allegany County, Maryland 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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Allegany County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Allegany County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 283 significant power outages in Allegany County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 20–24, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,889 customers (30.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 26 min of power per year, more than the Maryland average of 3 hr 36 min. That ranks 2nd of 24 Maryland counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 65 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Allegany County has held roughly steady recently: about 7 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 39 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 1,887 customers (5.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 20–24, 2025 | 9,889(30.4%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 4–7, 2023 | 7,687(23.6%) | 4 | Ice storm |
| 3 | Dec 14, 2023 | 7,419(22.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 23, 2021 | 6,919(21.3%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Feb 12–16, 2019 | 6,327(19.5%) | 5 | Winter storm |
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 Allegany County?
Electric companies with service territory in Allegany County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Edison | Investor Owned | 293,563 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Maryland. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Allegany County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Allegany County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Allegany 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 Allegany County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, The Potomac Edison Company provide electric service in Allegany County, Maryland.
What was the worst power outage in Allegany County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 20–24, 2025. It peaked at 9,889 customers without power (30.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Allegany County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 283 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 65 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Allegany County, MD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maryland/allegany-county