Carroll County, MD Power Outages
Utilities serving Carroll 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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Carroll County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Carroll County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 186 significant power outages in Carroll County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 7–11, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 43,380 customers (61% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 25 min of power per year, more than the Maryland average of 3 hr 36 min. That ranks 3rd of 24 Maryland counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 32% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 24 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Carroll County has risen recently: about 9 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 993 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 7–11, 2023 | 43,380(61%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 12–16, 2022 | 29,736(41.8%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 12–13, 2023 | 22,795(32.1%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Feb 16–18, 2025 | 11,791(16.6%) | 3 | High winds |
| 5 | Mar 2–5, 2018 | 6,077(8.6%) | 4 | 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 Carroll County?
Electric companies with service territory in Carroll County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGE | Investor Owned | 1,349,562 | Not reporting | |
| 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in Carroll County
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Carroll County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Carroll County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Carroll 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 Carroll County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Baltimore Gas & Electric Co, The Potomac Edison Company provide electric service in Carroll County, Maryland.
What was the worst power outage in Carroll County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 7–11, 2023. It peaked at 43,380 customers without power (61% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Carroll County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 186 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 24 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. "Carroll County, MD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maryland/carroll-county