Charleston County, SC Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 2 customers in Charleston County, South Carolina were without power, reported by Berkeley Electric Coop Inc.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Berkeley Electric Coop Inc | 2 |
Weather alerts
No active outage-relevant weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Charleston County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Charleston County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 158 significant power outages in Charleston County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 5–10, 2019) came when Hurricane Dorian left 137,536 customers (59.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 5 min of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 30th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 60% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 13 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Charleston County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 3–5, 2025) affected 2,731 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 5–10, 2019 | 137,536(59.5%) | 6 | Hurricane Dorian |
| 2 | Oct 5–12, 2016 | 97,936(42.4%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 3 | Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2022 | 77,760(33.7%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 4 | Sep 11–14, 2017 | 62,562(27.1%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Jul 8, 2021 | 52,176(22.6%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
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 Charleston County?
Electric companies with service territory in Charleston County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor Owned | 835,280 | Not reporting | |
| Berkeley Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 138,073 | 2 out |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in South Carolina. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
No Charleston County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Charleston County
Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant
Nearby counties
Charleston County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Charleston County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 10:45 PM EST, 2 customers in Charleston County were without power according to Berkeley Electric Coop Inc.
Which electric company serves Charleston County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc, Berkeley Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Charleston County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Charleston County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 5–10, 2019. It peaked at 137,536 customers without power (59.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Dorian.
How often does the power go out in Charleston County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 158 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 13 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Charleston County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/charleston-county