Charles County, MD Power Outages
Utilities serving Charles 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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Charles County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Charles County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 259 significant power outages in Charles County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 21, 2015) came when severe thunderstorms left 22,010 customers (29.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 23 min of power per year, more than the Maryland average of 3 hr 36 min. That ranks 8th of 24 Maryland counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
January is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 32 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Charles County has risen recently: about 5 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26–27, 2025) affected 2,459 customers (3.3%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 21, 2015 | 22,010(29.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 29–30, 2023 | 20,058(27.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jan 3–7, 2022 | 17,414(23.7%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Feb 25, 2017 | 14,108(19.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | May 15–17, 2022 | 12,812(17.4%) | 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 Charles County?
Electric companies with service territory in Charles County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Charles County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Charles County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Charles 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 Charles County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc provide electric service in Charles County, Maryland.
What was the worst power outage in Charles County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 21, 2015. It peaked at 22,010 customers without power (29.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Charles County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 259 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 23 min of power per year, and on 32 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. "Charles County, MD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maryland/charles-county