Lexington County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Lexington 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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Lexington County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lexington County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 190 significant power outages in Lexington County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 5, 2024) came when tornadoes left 126,022 customers (76% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 6 hr 56 min of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 27th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 54% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 22 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lexington County has risen recently: about 11 hr 23 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–18, 2025) affected 8,620 customers (5.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 5, 2024 | 126,022(76%) | 9 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jun 7–10, 2025 | 55,567(33.5%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 15–16, 2018 | 39,448(23.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 20–22, 2019 | 30,997(18.7%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 11–12, 2017 | 30,565(18.4%) | 2 | Hurricane Irma |
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 Lexington County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lexington County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor Owned | 835,280 | Not reporting | |
| Mid-Carolina Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 61,196 | Not reporting | |
| Aiken Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 54,255 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (SC) | Cooperative | 18,488 | Not reporting | |
| Newberry Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 13,990 | 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 Lexington County
Lexington, West Columbia
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Lexington County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lexington County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lexington 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 Lexington County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc, Mid-Carolina Electric Coop Inc, Aiken Electric Coop Inc, Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (SC) and 1 others provide electric service in Lexington County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Lexington County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 5, 2024. It peaked at 126,022 customers without power (76% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Lexington County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 190 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 6 hr 56 min of power per year, and on 22 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lexington County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/lexington-county