Cecil County, MD Power Outages
Utilities serving Cecil 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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Cecil County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cecil County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 303 significant power outages in Cecil County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 19–20, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 28,527 customers (49.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the Maryland average of 3 hr 36 min. That ranks 4th of 24 Maryland counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% 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 Cecil County has risen recently: about 5 hr 47 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 871 customers (1.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 19–20, 2025 | 28,527(49.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 7, 2025 | 27,330(47.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Mar 14–15, 2017 | 19,271(33.7%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 23–28, 2015 | 19,264(33.7%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 2–4, 2018 | 18,964(33.2%) | 3 | 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 Cecil County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cecil County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmarva Power | Investor Owned | 216,843 | Not reporting | |
| Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc | Cooperative | 57,450 | 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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Cities in Cecil County
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Cecil County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cecil County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cecil 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 Cecil County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Delmarva Power, Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc provide electric service in Cecil County, Maryland.
What was the worst power outage in Cecil County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 19–20, 2025. It peaked at 28,527 customers without power (49.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cecil County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 303 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 52 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. "Cecil County, MD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maryland/cecil-county