Colleton County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Colleton 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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Colleton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Colleton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 330 significant power outages in Colleton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26 – Oct 5, 2024) came when tornadoes left 23,386 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 13th 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 97 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Colleton County has risen recently: about 18 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 24, 2025) affected 625 customers (3.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 5, 2024 | 23,386(100%) | 10 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jul 26–28, 2021 | 15,685(77.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 13–20, 2020 | 12,944(63.6%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 8–14, 2016 | 11,786(57.9%) | 7 | Hurricane Matthew |
| 5 | Sep 11–14, 2017 | 11,277(55.4%) | 4 | Hurricane Irma |
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 Colleton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Colleton 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 |
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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Colleton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Colleton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Colleton 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 Colleton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc, Edisto Electric Coop, Inc, Coastal Electric Coop, Inc - (SC) provide electric service in Colleton County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Colleton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26 – Oct 5, 2024. It peaked at 23,386 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Colleton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 330 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 97 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. "Colleton County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/colleton-county