Anne Arundel County, MD Power Outages
Utilities serving Anne Arundel 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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Anne Arundel County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Anne Arundel County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 115 significant power outages in Anne Arundel County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 1–2, 2023) left 46,003 customers (18.1% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 13 min of power per year, close to the Maryland average of 3 hr 36 min. That ranks 14th of 24 Maryland counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 17 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Anne Arundel County has risen recently: about 3 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 3,499 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 1–2, 2023 | 46,003(18.1%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Apr 25, 2019 | 37,786(14.9%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jan 3–6, 2022 | 34,497(13.6%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 19–20, 2025 | 33,137(13.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 2–7, 2018 | 32,361(12.8%) | 6 | High winds |
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 Anne Arundel County?
Electric companies with service territory in Anne Arundel County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGE | Investor Owned | 1,349,562 | 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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Anne Arundel County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Anne Arundel County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundel County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Baltimore Gas & Electric Co provide electric service in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What was the worst power outage in Anne Arundel County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 1–2, 2023. It peaked at 46,003 customers without power (18.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Anne Arundel County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 115 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 17 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Anne Arundel County, MD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maryland/anne-arundel-county