Fairfield County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Fairfield 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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Fairfield County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Fairfield County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 233 significant power outages in Fairfield County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 7,510 customers (53.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 17 min of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 22nd of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 69 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Fairfield County has risen recently: about 12 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 585 customers (4.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024 | 7,510(53.7%) | 8 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Aug 7–8, 2023 | 2,817(20.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 13–16, 2018 | 2,717(19.4%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 17–20, 2015 | 2,714(19.4%) | 4 | Ice storm |
| 5 | Feb 7, 2017 | 2,650(19%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Fairfield County?
Electric companies with service territory in Fairfield County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor Owned | 835,280 | Not reporting | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 738,436 | Not reporting | |
| Fairfield Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 34,912 | Not reporting | |
| Newberry Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 13,990 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Winnsboro - (SC) | Municipal | 3,161 | 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.
Local outage news
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Fairfield County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Fairfield County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Fairfield 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 Fairfield County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Fairfield Electric Coop, Inc, Newberry Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Fairfield County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Fairfield County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024. It peaked at 7,510 customers without power (53.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Fairfield County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 233 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 69 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Fairfield County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/fairfield-county