Garrett County, MD Power Outages
Utilities serving Garrett 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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Garrett County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Garrett County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 315 significant power outages in Garrett County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 16–20, 2019) came when a winter storm left 8,670 customers (63.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 46 min of power per year, more than the Maryland average of 3 hr 36 min. That ranks 1st of 24 Maryland counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 112 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Garrett County has fallen recently: about 10 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–31, 2025) affected 1,758 customers (12.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 16–20, 2019 | 8,670(63.8%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Jun 20, 2025 | 5,808(42.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 26–29, 2021 | 4,623(34%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jan 11–14, 2020 | 4,561(33.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 10–11, 2018 | 4,508(33.2%) | 2 | Winter storm |
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 Garrett County?
Electric companies with service territory in Garrett County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Garrett County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Garrett County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Garrett 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 Garrett County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, The Potomac Edison Company provide electric service in Garrett County, Maryland.
What was the worst power outage in Garrett County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 16–20, 2019. It peaked at 8,670 customers without power (63.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Garrett County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 315 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 46 min of power per year, and on 112 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Garrett County, MD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maryland/garrett-county