Lancaster County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Lancaster 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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Lancaster County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lancaster County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 219 significant power outages in Lancaster County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27–30, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 17,052 customers (32.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 5 hr 33 min of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 29th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lancaster County has risen recently: about 7 hr 15 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 928 customers (1.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27–30, 2024 | 17,052(32.6%) | 4 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Jan 16–18, 2022 | 14,374(27.5%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Jul 9–14, 2021 | 12,378(23.7%) | 6 | Hurricane Elsa |
| 4 | Sep 11–13, 2017 | 11,923(22.8%) | 3 | Hurricane Irma |
| 5 | Apr 19–21, 2019 | 10,435(20%) | 3 | 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 Lancaster County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lancaster County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 738,436 | Not reporting | |
| York Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 73,706 | Not reporting | |
| Lynches River Elec Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 22,721 | 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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Lancaster County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lancaster County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lancaster 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 Lancaster County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, York Electric Coop Inc, Lynches River Elec Coop, Inc provide electric service in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Lancaster County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27–30, 2024. It peaked at 17,052 customers without power (32.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Lancaster County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 219 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 5 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 48 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. "Lancaster County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/lancaster-county