Aiken County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Aiken 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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Aiken County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Aiken County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 253 significant power outages in Aiken County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 10, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 91,915 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 7th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 32 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Aiken County has risen recently: about 41 hr 24 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 21, 2025) affected 970 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 10, 2024 | 91,915(100%) | 14 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Sep 11–12, 2017 | 24,396(30.8%) | 2 | Hurricane Irma |
| 3 | Oct 10–14, 2018 | 19,096(24.1%) | 5 | Hurricane Michael |
| 4 | Jun 8–12, 2025 | 16,695(21.1%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 23–25, 2019 | 16,271(20.5%) | 3 | 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 Aiken County?
Electric companies with service territory in Aiken County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor Owned | 835,280 | Not reporting | |
| Mid-Carolina Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 61,196 | Not reporting | |
| Aiken Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 54,255 | 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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Cities in Aiken County
Aiken, North Augusta
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Aiken County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Aiken County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Aiken 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 Aiken County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc, Mid-Carolina Electric Coop Inc, Aiken Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Aiken County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Aiken County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 10, 2024. It peaked at 91,915 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 Aiken County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 253 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 32 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. "Aiken County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/aiken-county