Marion County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Marion 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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Marion County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marion County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 262 significant power outages in Marion County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 8–22, 2016) came when flooding left 12,009 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 59 min of power per year, more than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 14th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 57% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 119 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marion County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 6 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 20 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 175 customers (2.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 8–22, 2016 | 12,009(100%) | 15 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 13 – Oct 2, 2018 | 10,385(100%) | 20 | Flooding |
| 3 | Sep 22–24, 2017 | 4,259(50.1%) | 3 | Hail and lightning |
| 4 | Jun 3–5, 2021 | 3,744(44.1%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Sep 27–28, 2024 | 3,626(42.7%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
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 Marion County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marion 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 |
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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Marion County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marion County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Marion 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 Marion County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), MPD Electric Cooperative provide electric service in Marion County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Marion County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 8–22, 2016. It peaked at 12,009 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Marion County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 262 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 119 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. "Marion County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/marion-county