Abbeville County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Abbeville County, South Carolina 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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Abbeville County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Abbeville County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 242 significant power outages in Abbeville County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26 – Oct 14, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 9,954 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 26 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 5th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 122 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Abbeville County has risen recently: about 43 hr 40 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Aug 12, 2025) affected 370 customers (3.8%) amid flooding.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 14, 2024 | 9,954(100%) | 19 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Sep 11–13, 2017 | 6,694(68%) | 3 | Hurricane Irma |
| 3 | Jun 19–26, 2019 | 4,808(48.8%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | May 17–20, 2021 | 3,518(35.7%) | 4 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Dec 18–24, 2019 | 3,309(33.6%) | 7 | High winds |
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 Abbeville County?
Electric companies with service territory in Abbeville County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor Owned | 835,280 | Not reporting | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 738,436 | Not reporting | |
| Laurens Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 66,192 | Not reporting | |
| Little River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 15,581 | Not reporting | |
| City of Abbeville - (SC) | Municipal | 3,563 | Not reporting | |
| City of Due West - (SC) | Municipal | 496 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in South Carolina. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Abbeville County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Abbeville County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Abbeville 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 Abbeville County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Laurens Electric Coop, Inc, Little River Electric Coop Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Abbeville County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Abbeville County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26 – Oct 14, 2024. It peaked at 9,954 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Abbeville County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 242 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 26 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 122 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Abbeville County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/abbeville-county