Kershaw County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Kershaw 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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Kershaw County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Kershaw County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 159 significant power outages in Kershaw County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 16–18, 2022) came when a winter storm left 9,062 customers (21% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 11 min of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 42nd of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 26 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Kershaw County has risen recently: about 4 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,613 customers (3.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 16–18, 2022 | 9,062(21%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Sep 27–30, 2024 | 9,055(21%) | 4 | Hurricane Helene |
| 3 | Jan 12, 2021 | 7,651(17.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Sep 12, 2022 | 5,519(12.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 20–23, 2019 | 5,420(12.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Kershaw County?
Electric companies with service territory in Kershaw County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 738,436 | Not reporting | |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 180,575 | Not reporting | |
| Black River Electric Coop, Inc - (SC) | Cooperative | 35,116 | Not reporting | |
| Fairfield Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 34,912 | Not reporting | |
| Lynches River Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 22,721 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (SC) | Cooperative | 18,488 | Not reporting | |
| City of Camden | Municipal | 11,760 | 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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Kershaw County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Kershaw County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Kershaw 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 Kershaw County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Black River Electric Coop, Inc - (SC), Fairfield Electric Coop, Inc and 3 others provide electric service in Kershaw County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Kershaw County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 16–18, 2022. It peaked at 9,062 customers without power (21% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Kershaw County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 159 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 26 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Kershaw County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/kershaw-county