Dorchester County, MD Power Outages
Utilities serving Dorchester 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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Dorchester County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dorchester County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 210 significant power outages in Dorchester County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 3–8, 2020) came when Hurricane Isaias left 7,837 customers (43.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 17 min of power per year, less than the Maryland average of 3 hr 36 min. That ranks 20th of 24 Maryland counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 39 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dorchester County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15–17, 2025) affected 928 customers (5.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 3–8, 2020 | 7,837(43.3%) | 6 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 2 | Jan 29, 2025 | 6,528(36.1%) | 1 | High winds |
| 3 | Aug 2–3, 2017 | 5,611(31%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2021 | 4,905(27.1%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 18, 2016 | 4,138(22.9%) | 1 | 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 Dorchester County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dorchester 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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Dorchester County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dorchester County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dorchester 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 Dorchester County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Delmarva Power, Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc provide electric service in Dorchester County, Maryland.
What was the worst power outage in Dorchester County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 3–8, 2020. It peaked at 7,837 customers without power (43.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Isaias.
How often does the power go out in Dorchester County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 210 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 39 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dorchester County, MD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maryland/dorchester-county