Bamberg County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Bamberg 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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Bamberg County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bamberg County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 218 significant power outages in Bamberg County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 11–12, 2018) came when Hurricane Michael left 5,097 customers (58.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 50 min of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 25th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 49% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 76 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bamberg County has risen recently: about 12 hr 11 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 20, 2025) affected 904 customers (10.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 11–12, 2018 | 5,097(58.4%) | 2 | Hurricane Michael |
| 2 | Sep 26 – Oct 2, 2024 | 4,503(51.6%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Apr 13–15, 2020 | 4,252(48.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 24, 2022 | 3,408(39%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 30 – May 1, 2023 | 3,135(35.9%) | 2 | 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 Bamberg County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bamberg County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor Owned | 835,280 | Not reporting | |
| Edisto Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 21,495 | Not reporting | |
| Coastal Electric Coop, Inc - (SC) | Cooperative | 12,337 | Not reporting | |
| Bamberg Board of Public Works | Municipal | 1,783 | 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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Bamberg County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bamberg County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bamberg 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 Bamberg County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc, Edisto Electric Coop, Inc, Coastal Electric Coop, Inc - (SC), Bamberg Board of Public Works provide electric service in Bamberg County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Bamberg County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 11–12, 2018. It peaked at 5,097 customers without power (58.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Michael.
How often does the power go out in Bamberg County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 218 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 76 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bamberg County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/bamberg-county