Horry County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Horry 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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Horry County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Horry County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 118 significant power outages in Horry County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 8–15, 2016) came when flooding left 183,359 customers (70.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 13 min of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 46th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 15 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Horry County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16, 2025) affected 3,648 customers (1.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 8–15, 2016 | 183,359(70.7%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 30 – Oct 1, 2022 | 88,018(34%) | 2 | Tropical Storm Nine |
| 3 | Oct 4–7, 2015 | 49,109(18.9%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 4 | Sep 14–16, 2018 | 46,356(17.9%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Feb 5–6, 2016 | 45,469(17.5%) | 2 | Flooding |
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 Horry County?
Electric companies with service territory in Horry County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santee Cooper | State | 219,897 | Not reporting | |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 180,575 | Not reporting | |
| Horry Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 103,949 | 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 Horry County
Myrtle Beach, Conway, North Myrtle Beach
Nearby counties
Horry County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Horry County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Horry 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 Horry County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, South Carolina Public Service Authority, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Horry Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Horry County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Horry County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 8–15, 2016. It peaked at 183,359 customers without power (70.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Horry County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 118 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 15 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. "Horry County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/horry-county