Lee County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Lee 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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Lee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 271 significant power outages in Lee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 8–14, 2016) came when Hurricane Matthew left 5,517 customers (97.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 19 min of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 26th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 99 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lee County has risen recently: about 10 hr 29 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 146 customers (2.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 8–14, 2016 | 5,517(97.2%) | 7 | Hurricane Matthew |
| 2 | Jun 16–18, 2022 | 4,774(84.1%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Feb 24–26, 2016 | 3,919(69.1%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Mar 23, 2016 | 3,914(69%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 9, 2017 | 3,900(68.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Lee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 180,575 | Not reporting | |
| MPD Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 38,997 | Not reporting | |
| Black River Electric Coop, Inc - (SC) | Cooperative | 35,116 | 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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Lee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lee 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 Lee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), MPD Electric Cooperative, Black River Electric Coop, Inc - (SC), City of Camden provide electric service in Lee County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Lee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 8–14, 2016. It peaked at 5,517 customers without power (97.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Matthew.
How often does the power go out in Lee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 271 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 19 min of power per year, and on 99 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. "Lee County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/lee-county