Allendale County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Allendale 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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Allendale County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Allendale County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 219 significant power outages in Allendale County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 4,541 customers (97.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 17 min of power per year, more than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 15th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 54% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 91 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Allendale County has risen recently: about 22 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 58 customers (1.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024 | 4,541(97.9%) | 8 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Oct 8–13, 2016 | 3,531(76.1%) | 6 | Hurricane Matthew |
| 3 | Oct 11–12, 2018 | 2,735(59%) | 2 | Hurricane Michael |
| 4 | Oct 10–13, 2017 | 2,526(54.5%) | 4 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 15, 2018 | 2,058(44.4%) | 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 Allendale County?
Electric companies with service territory in Allendale County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor Owned | 835,280 | Not reporting | |
| Palmetto Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 81,863 | Not reporting | |
| Edisto Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 21,495 | 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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Allendale County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Allendale County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Allendale 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 Allendale County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc, Palmetto Electric Coop Inc, Edisto Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Allendale County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Allendale County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024. It peaked at 4,541 customers without power (97.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Allendale County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 219 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 91 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. "Allendale County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/allendale-county