Clarendon County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Clarendon 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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Clarendon County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Clarendon County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 229 significant power outages in Clarendon County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 13, 2017) left 6,701 customers (37.6% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 44 min of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 38th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 58 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Clarendon County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 45 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 277 customers (1.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 13, 2017 | 6,701(37.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 6–10, 2021 | 6,546(36.8%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 8–14, 2016 | 6,298(35.4%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 4 | Apr 19–20, 2019 | 5,407(30.4%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Sep 27–28, 2024 | 4,593(25.8%) | 2 | 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 Clarendon County?
Electric companies with service territory in Clarendon County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 180,575 | Not reporting | |
| Santee Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 45,110 | Not reporting | |
| Black River Electric Coop, Inc - (SC) | Cooperative | 35,116 | 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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Clarendon County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Clarendon County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Clarendon 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 Clarendon County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Santee Electric Coop, Inc, Black River Electric Coop, Inc - (SC) provide electric service in Clarendon County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Clarendon County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 13, 2017. It peaked at 6,701 customers without power (37.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Clarendon County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 229 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 44 min of power per year, and on 58 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. "Clarendon County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/clarendon-county