Cherokee County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Cherokee 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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Cherokee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cherokee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 157 significant power outages in Cherokee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 25 – Oct 7, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 20,452 customers (51.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 21 min of power per year, close to the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 19th 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 33 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cherokee County has risen recently: about 19 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24, 2025) affected 2,063 customers (5.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 25 – Oct 7, 2024 | 20,452(51.5%) | 13 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 16–19, 2022 | 12,546(31.6%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Nov 8, 2025 | 5,450(13.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 23–25, 2017 | 4,511(11.4%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | May 22–23, 2020 | 4,302(10.8%) | 2 | 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 Cherokee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cherokee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 738,436 | Not reporting | |
| York Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 73,706 | Not reporting | |
| Broad River Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 25,117 | Not reporting | |
| City of Gaffney - (SC) | Municipal | 7,649 | Not reporting | |
| Lockhart Power Co | Investor Owned | 6,339 | 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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Cherokee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cherokee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cherokee 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 Cherokee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, York Electric Coop Inc, Broad River Electric Coop, Inc, City of Gaffney - (SC) and 1 others provide electric service in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Cherokee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 25 – Oct 7, 2024. It peaked at 20,452 customers without power (51.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cherokee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 157 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 33 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cherokee County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/cherokee-county