Oconee County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Oconee 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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Oconee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Oconee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 256 significant power outages in Oconee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 23 – Oct 7, 2024) came when hail and lightning left 37,716 customers (93.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 22 hr 10 min of power per year, more than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 8th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 65 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Oconee County has risen recently: about 27 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 46 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 3, 2025) affected 678 customers (1.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 23 – Oct 7, 2024 | 37,716(93.3%) | 15 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2020 | 26,690(66%) | 4 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | Apr 13–28, 2020 | 20,719(51.3%) | 16 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jun 12–18, 2025 | 13,276(32.8%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 16–18, 2022 | 11,995(29.7%) | 3 | Winter storm |
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 Oconee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Oconee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 738,436 | Not reporting | |
| Blue Ridge Electric Coop Inc - (SC) | Cooperative | 74,014 | Not reporting | |
| City of Seneca - (SC) | Municipal | 8,294 | Not reporting | |
| City of Westminster - (SC) | Municipal | 1,532 | Not reporting | |
| Haywood Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 14 | 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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Oconee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Oconee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Oconee 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 Oconee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Blue Ridge Electric Coop Inc - (SC), City of Seneca - (SC), City of Westminster - (SC) and 1 others provide electric service in Oconee County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Oconee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 23 – Oct 7, 2024. It peaked at 37,716 customers without power (93.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Oconee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 256 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 22 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 65 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Oconee County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/oconee-county