Orangeburg County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Orangeburg 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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Orangeburg County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Orangeburg County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 158 significant power outages in Orangeburg County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 13–15, 2020) came when tornadoes left 14,062 customers (24% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 44th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 30 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Orangeburg County has held roughly steady recently: about 2 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 604 customers (1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 13–15, 2020 | 14,062(24%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Oct 8–13, 2016 | 12,550(21.4%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Sep 27–30, 2024 | 9,653(16.5%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Jul 7, 2022 | 8,076(13.8%) | 1 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 9, 2016 | 7,762(13.2%) | 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 Orangeburg County?
Electric companies with service territory in Orangeburg County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor Owned | 835,280 | Not reporting | |
| Aiken Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 54,255 | Not reporting | |
| City of Orangeburg - (SC) | Municipal | 24,572 | Not reporting | |
| Edisto Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 21,495 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (SC) | Cooperative | 18,488 | 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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Orangeburg County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Orangeburg County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc, Aiken Electric Coop Inc, City of Orangeburg - (SC), Edisto Electric Coop, Inc and 1 others provide electric service in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Orangeburg County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 13–15, 2020. It peaked at 14,062 customers without power (24% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Orangeburg County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 158 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr of power per year, and on 30 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Orangeburg County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/orangeburg-county