Greenville County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Greenville 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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Greenville County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Greenville County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 222 significant power outages in Greenville County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 25 – Oct 8, 2024) came when tornadoes left 270,050 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 26 hr 48 min of power per year, more than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 3rd 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 36 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Greenville County has risen recently: about 44 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 59 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 9, 2025) affected 2,158 customers (1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 25 – Oct 8, 2024 | 270,050(100%) | 14 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2020 | 71,283(34.3%) | 4 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | Dec 6–12, 2018 | 60,062(28.9%) | 7 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Apr 13–16, 2020 | 35,691(17.2%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Sep 11–17, 2017 | 33,465(16.1%) | 7 | 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 Greenville County?
Electric companies with service territory in Greenville County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 738,436 | Not reporting | |
| Blue Ridge Electric Coop Inc - (SC) | Cooperative | 74,014 | Not reporting | |
| Laurens Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 66,192 | Not reporting | |
| Greer Commission of Public Wks | Municipal | 31,447 | 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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Cities in Greenville County
Greenville, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn
Nearby counties
Greenville County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Greenville County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Greenville 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 Greenville County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Blue Ridge Electric Coop Inc - (SC), Laurens Electric Coop, Inc, Greer Commission of Public Wks provide electric service in Greenville County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Greenville County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 25 – Oct 8, 2024. It peaked at 270,050 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Greenville County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 222 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 26 hr 48 min of power per year, and on 36 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Greenville County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/greenville-county