Harford County, MD Power Outages
Utilities serving Harford 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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Harford County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Harford County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 141 significant power outages in Harford County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 2–7, 2018) came when high winds left 45,995 customers (40.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 50 min of power per year, more than the Maryland average of 3 hr 36 min. That ranks 6th of 24 Maryland counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 20 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Harford County has risen recently: about 5 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 14, 2025) affected 2,848 customers (2.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 2–7, 2018 | 45,995(40.9%) | 6 | High winds |
| 2 | Jul 12–16, 2022 | 31,551(28%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 29–30, 2023 | 30,600(27.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 7–9, 2023 | 17,771(15.8%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 13–17, 2025 | 16,156(14.4%) | 5 | 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 Harford County?
Electric companies with service territory in Harford County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGE | Investor Owned | 1,349,562 | Not reporting | |
| Delmarva Power | Investor Owned | 216,843 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Maryland. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Harford County
Aberdeen, Havre de Grace
Nearby counties
Harford County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Harford County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Harford 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 Harford County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Baltimore Gas & Electric Co, Delmarva Power provide electric service in Harford County, Maryland.
What was the worst power outage in Harford County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 2–7, 2018. It peaked at 45,995 customers without power (40.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Harford County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 141 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 20 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Harford County, MD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maryland/harford-county