Anderson County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Anderson 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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Anderson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Anderson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 248 significant power outages in Anderson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 8, 2024) came when flooding left 106,940 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 20 hr 59 min of power per year, more than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 9th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 46% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 39 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Anderson County has risen recently: about 35 hr 41 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 22, 2025) affected 2,256 customers (2.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 8, 2024 | 106,940(100%) | 12 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 11–14, 2017 | 27,678(27.3%) | 4 | Hurricane Irma |
| 3 | May 9–11, 2024 | 25,580(25.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 15–18, 2015 | 24,801(24.4%) | 4 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Apr 13–16, 2020 | 21,526(21.2%) | 4 | 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 Anderson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Anderson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 738,436 | Not reporting | |
| Blue Ridge Electric Coop Inc - (SC) | Cooperative | 74,014 | Not reporting | |
| Laurens Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 66,192 | Not reporting | |
| Little River Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 15,581 | 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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Anderson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Anderson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Anderson 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 Anderson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Blue Ridge Electric Coop Inc - (SC), Laurens Electric Coop, Inc, Little River Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Anderson County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Anderson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 8, 2024. It peaked at 106,940 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Anderson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 248 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 20 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 39 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. "Anderson County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/anderson-county