Worcester County, MD Power Outages
Utilities serving Worcester 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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Worcester County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Worcester County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 251 significant power outages in Worcester County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 29, 2025) came when high winds left 20,909 customers (66.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 17 min of power per year, close to the Maryland average of 3 hr 36 min. That ranks 13th of 24 Maryland counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 46 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Worcester County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 9, 2025) affected 671 customers (2.1%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 29, 2025 | 20,909(66.3%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Jan 3, 2017 | 18,536(58.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Feb 8–10, 2017 | 18,210(57.7%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Aug 2–5, 2020 | 11,360(36%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | May 23, 2016 | 10,904(34.6%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Worcester County?
Electric companies with service territory in Worcester 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 | |
| Town of Berlin - (MD) | Municipal | 2,756 | 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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Worcester County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Worcester County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Worcester 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 Worcester County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Delmarva Power, Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc, Town of Berlin - (MD) provide electric service in Worcester County, Maryland.
What was the worst power outage in Worcester County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 29, 2025. It peaked at 20,909 customers without power (66.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Worcester County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 251 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 46 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Worcester County, MD Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/maryland/worcester-county