Montgomery County, MD Power Outages
Utilities serving Montgomery 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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Montgomery County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Montgomery County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 101 significant power outages in Montgomery County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 27–28, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 120,582 customers (30.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 51 min of power per year, less than the Maryland average of 3 hr 36 min. That ranks 15th of 24 Maryland counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 25% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 12 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Montgomery County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 54 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 47 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 4,617 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 27–28, 2022 | 120,582(30.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 2–4, 2018 | 108,677(27.5%) | 3 | High winds |
| 3 | Jul 28–31, 2023 | 55,999(14.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 8, 2021 | 42,080(10.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 27, 2023 | 37,874(9.6%) | 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 Montgomery County?
Electric companies with service territory in Montgomery County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGE | Investor Owned | 1,349,562 | Not reporting | |
| Pepco | Investor Owned | 608,566 | 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in Montgomery County
Gaithersburg, Rockville, Takoma Park
Nearby counties
Montgomery County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Montgomery County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Baltimore Gas & Electric Co, Potomac Electric Power Co, The Potomac Edison Company provide electric service in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What was the worst power outage in Montgomery County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 27–28, 2022. It peaked at 120,582 customers without power (30.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Montgomery County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 101 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 51 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Montgomery County, MD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maryland/montgomery-county