Wicomico County, MD Power Outages
Utilities serving Wicomico 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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Wicomico County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wicomico County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 151 significant power outages in Wicomico County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 29, 2025) came when high winds left 25,129 customers (40.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 34 min of power per year, less than the Maryland average of 3 hr 36 min. That ranks 23rd of 24 Maryland counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 14 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wicomico County has held roughly steady recently: about 1 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 27, 2025) affected 634 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 29, 2025 | 25,129(40.8%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Mar 2–3, 2018 | 17,135(27.8%) | 2 | High winds |
| 3 | Aug 4–5, 2020 | 14,712(23.9%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | May 2–3, 2018 | 8,449(13.7%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 21, 2017 | 6,438(10.5%) | 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 Wicomico County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wicomico 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 |
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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Wicomico County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wicomico County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wicomico 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 Wicomico County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Delmarva Power, Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc provide electric service in Wicomico County, Maryland.
What was the worst power outage in Wicomico County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 29, 2025. It peaked at 25,129 customers without power (40.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Wicomico County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 151 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 14 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. "Wicomico County, MD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maryland/wicomico-county