Talbot County, MD Power Outages
Utilities serving Talbot 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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Talbot County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Talbot 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 Talbot County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 7, 2015) came when flooding left 11,269 customers (38.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 14 min of power per year, less than the Maryland average of 3 hr 36 min. That ranks 24th of 24 Maryland counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% 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 Talbot County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 493 customers (1.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 7, 2015 | 11,269(38.6%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 2 | Aug 21, 2016 | 11,268(38.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 4–5, 2020 | 7,790(26.7%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | Sep 29 – Oct 3, 2015 | 7,164(24.6%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 5 | Apr 12, 2016 | 3,148(10.8%) | 1 | 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 Talbot County?
Electric companies with service territory in Talbot 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 | |
| Easton Utilities Comm | Municipal | 11,316 | 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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Talbot County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Talbot County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Talbot 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 Talbot County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Delmarva Power, Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc, Easton Utilities Comm provide electric service in Talbot County, Maryland.
What was the worst power outage in Talbot County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 7, 2015. It peaked at 11,269 customers without power (38.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Talbot County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 125 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 12 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Talbot County, MD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maryland/talbot-county