Frederick County, MD Power Outages
Utilities serving Frederick 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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Frederick County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Frederick County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 201 significant power outages in Frederick County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 8, 2022) left 17,733 customers (13.4% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 40 min of power per year, less than the Maryland average of 3 hr 36 min. That ranks 16th of 24 Maryland counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 8 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Frederick County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 23, 2025) affected 1,333 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 8, 2022 | 17,733(13.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 31 – Jun 1, 2015 | 9,606(7.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 9, 2016 | 8,627(6.5%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
| 4 | Dec 11, 2014 | 8,526(6.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 18, 2015 | 8,410(6.4%) | 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 Frederick County?
Electric companies with service territory in Frederick County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Edison | Investor Owned | 293,563 | Not reporting | |
| Thurmont Municipal Light Co | Municipal | 2,914 | 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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Frederick County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Frederick County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Frederick 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 Frederick County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, The Potomac Edison Company, Thurmont Municipal Light Co provide electric service in Frederick County, Maryland.
What was the worst power outage in Frederick County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 8, 2022. It peaked at 17,733 customers without power (13.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Frederick County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 201 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 8 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Frederick County, MD Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maryland/frederick-county