Richland County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Richland 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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Richland County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Richland County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 162 significant power outages in Richland County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 3, 2024) came when flooding left 106,649 customers (46.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 32 min of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 33rd of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 21 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Richland County has risen recently: about 6 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 17, 2025) affected 2,947 customers (1.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 3, 2024 | 106,649(46.9%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jun 26, 2025 | 43,801(19.2%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 20–23, 2019 | 33,840(14.9%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Oct 8–10, 2016 | 33,158(14.6%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 5 | Feb 6–7, 2023 | 23,883(10.5%) | 2 | 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 Richland County?
Electric companies with service territory in Richland County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor Owned | 835,280 | Not reporting | |
| Mid-Carolina Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 61,196 | Not reporting | |
| Fairfield Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 34,912 | 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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Richland County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Richland County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Richland 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 Richland County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc, Mid-Carolina Electric Coop Inc, Fairfield Electric Coop, Inc, Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (SC) provide electric service in Richland County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Richland County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 3, 2024. It peaked at 106,649 customers without power (46.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Richland County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 162 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 32 min of power per year, and on 21 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Richland County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/richland-county