Hampton County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Hampton 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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Hampton County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hampton County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 226 significant power outages in Hampton County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26 – Oct 3, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 10,497 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 52 min of power per year, more than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 16th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 57% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 82 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hampton County has risen recently: about 19 hr 49 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 54 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 8–12, 2025) affected 1,084 customers (12.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 3, 2024 | 10,497(100%) | 8 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Oct 7–14, 2016 | 7,200(81%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jun 20–23, 2019 | 6,397(72%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 6, 2024 | 6,226(70.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 13–16, 2020 | 5,024(56.5%) | 4 | 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 Hampton County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hampton County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor Owned | 835,280 | Not reporting | |
| Palmetto Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 81,863 | Not reporting | |
| Edisto Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 21,495 | 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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Hampton County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hampton County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hampton 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 Hampton County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc, Palmetto Electric Coop Inc, Edisto Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Hampton County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Hampton County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26 – Oct 3, 2024. It peaked at 10,497 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Hampton County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 226 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 82 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. "Hampton County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/hampton-county