Somerset County, MD Power Outages
Utilities serving Somerset 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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Somerset County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Somerset County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 182 significant power outages in Somerset County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 8, 2016) left 4,306 customers (30.1% 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 25 min of power per year, less than the Maryland average of 3 hr 36 min. That ranks 18th of 24 Maryland counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 36 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Somerset County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22, 2025) affected 2,333 customers (16.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 8, 2016 | 4,306(30.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 4–5, 2020 | 3,375(23.6%) | 2 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 3 | Feb 19–20, 2016 | 2,996(20.9%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Oct 1, 2025 | 2,986(20.9%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jun 13–14, 2017 | 2,967(20.7%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
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 Somerset County?
Electric companies with service territory in Somerset County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MD) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delmarva Power | Investor Owned | 216,843 | Not reporting | |
| Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc | Cooperative | 57,450 | Not reporting | |
| A & N Electric Coop | Cooperative | 325 | 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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Somerset County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Somerset County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Somerset 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 Somerset County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Delmarva Power, Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc, A & N Electric Coop provide electric service in Somerset County, Maryland.
What was the worst power outage in Somerset County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 8, 2016. It peaked at 4,306 customers without power (30.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Somerset County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 182 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 25 min of power per year, and on 36 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Somerset County, MD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maryland/somerset-county