Calvert County, MD Power Outages
Utilities serving Calvert 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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Calvert County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Calvert County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 255 significant power outages in Calvert County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 3–6, 2022) came when a winter storm left 12,581 customers (31.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 52 min of power per year, more than the Maryland average of 3 hr 36 min. That ranks 5th of 24 Maryland counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 52 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Calvert County has held roughly steady recently: about 5 hr 12 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 1,151 customers (2.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 3–6, 2022 | 12,581(31.9%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 4–5, 2020 | 11,675(29.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 14–18, 2025 | 8,498(21.5%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jul 7, 2020 | 8,457(21.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 13–15, 2021 | 8,069(20.4%) | 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 Calvert County?
Electric companies with service territory in Calvert County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGE | Investor Owned | 1,349,562 | Not reporting | |
| SMECO | Cooperative | 180,658 | 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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Calvert County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Calvert County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Calvert 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 Calvert County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Baltimore Gas & Electric Co, Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc provide electric service in Calvert County, Maryland.
What was the worst power outage in Calvert County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 3–6, 2022. It peaked at 12,581 customers without power (31.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Calvert County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 255 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 52 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Calvert County, MD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maryland/calvert-county