Howard County, MD Power Outages
Utilities serving Howard 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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Howard County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Howard County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 125 significant power outages in Howard County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 21–22, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 23,403 customers (16% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 22 min of power per year, less than the Maryland average of 3 hr 36 min. That ranks 19th of 24 Maryland counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 8 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Howard County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 3,083 customers (2.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 21–22, 2016 | 23,403(16%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 2–6, 2018 | 21,220(14.5%) | 5 | High winds |
| 3 | Jan 9–10, 2024 | 19,425(13.3%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jul 5, 2023 | 18,761(12.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Feb 16–18, 2025 | 16,396(11.2%) | 3 | High winds |
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 Howard County?
Electric companies with service territory in Howard County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGE | Investor Owned | 1,349,562 | Not reporting | |
| 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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Howard County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Howard County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Howard 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 Howard County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Baltimore Gas & Electric Co, The Potomac Edison Company provide electric service in Howard County, Maryland.
What was the worst power outage in Howard County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 21–22, 2016. It peaked at 23,403 customers without power (16% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Howard County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 125 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 8 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Howard County, MD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maryland/howard-county