Darlington County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Darlington 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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Darlington County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Darlington County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 277 significant power outages in Darlington County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 8–14, 2016) came when flooding left 20,197 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 2 min of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 28th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 74 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Darlington County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 7 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18–19, 2025) affected 1,082 customers (5.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 8–14, 2016 | 20,197(100%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 2 | May 17–19, 2016 | 7,662(39.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 5–6, 2015 | 7,510(39.1%) | 2 | High winds |
| 4 | Sep 14–21, 2018 | 7,094(36.9%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 5 | Oct 11–12, 2018 | 6,696(34.9%) | 2 | Hurricane Michael |
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 Darlington County?
Electric companies with service territory in Darlington County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 180,575 | Not reporting | |
| MPD Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 38,997 | 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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Darlington County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Darlington County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Darlington 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 Darlington County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), MPD Electric Cooperative provide electric service in Darlington County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Darlington County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 8–14, 2016. It peaked at 20,197 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Darlington County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 277 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 74 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Darlington County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/darlington-county