Pickens County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Pickens 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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Pickens County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pickens County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 210 significant power outages in Pickens County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 8, 2024) came when flooding left 46,768 customers (63.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 12th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 41 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pickens County has risen recently: about 21 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 40 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 29, 2025) affected 7,772 customers (10.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 8, 2024 | 46,768(63.2%) | 12 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 27–28, 2021 | 30,506(41.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2020 | 27,670(37.4%) | 5 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 4 | Apr 13–15, 2020 | 22,683(30.6%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Sep 11–15, 2017 | 15,242(20.6%) | 5 | 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 Pickens County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pickens 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 | |
| Easley Combined Utility System | Municipal | 17,677 | 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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Cities in Pickens County
Easley, Clemson
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Pickens County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pickens County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pickens 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 Pickens County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Blue Ridge Electric Coop Inc - (SC), Easley Combined Utility System provide electric service in Pickens County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Pickens County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 8, 2024. It peaked at 46,768 customers without power (63.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Pickens County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 210 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 41 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. "Pickens County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/pickens-county