Marlboro County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Marlboro 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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Marlboro County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Marlboro County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 131 significant power outages in Marlboro County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 22–23, 2016) came when a winter storm left 4,421 customers (29.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 42 min of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 39th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 36 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Marlboro County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 4 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 20 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,121 customers (7.5%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 22–23, 2016 | 4,421(29.6%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Oct 8–14, 2016 | 4,202(28.1%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 3 | Sep 14–18, 2018 | 4,043(27%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 4 | Apr 13–14, 2020 | 3,518(23.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 1–2, 2018 | 3,359(22.5%) | 2 | 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 Marlboro County?
Electric companies with service territory in Marlboro 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 | |
| City of Bennettsville - (SC) | Municipal | 4,772 | 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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Marlboro County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Marlboro County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Marlboro 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 Marlboro County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), MPD Electric Cooperative, City of Bennettsville - (SC) provide electric service in Marlboro County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Marlboro County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 22–23, 2016. It peaked at 4,421 customers without power (29.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Marlboro County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 131 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 42 min of power per year, and on 36 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. "Marlboro County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/marlboro-county