Saluda County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Saluda 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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Saluda County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Saluda County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 250 significant power outages in Saluda County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 27–28, 2021) came when severe thunderstorms left 16,995 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 24 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 6th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 46% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 122 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Saluda County has risen recently: about 45 hr 27 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17, 2025) affected 1,258 customers (10.6%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 27–28, 2021 | 16,995(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 26 – Oct 8, 2024 | 15,102(100%) | 13 | Hurricane Helene |
| 3 | Jun 6–10, 2025 | 12,782(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 25–26, 2025 | 6,777(57.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 11–13, 2017 | 6,211(52.5%) | 3 | 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 Saluda County?
Electric companies with service territory in Saluda County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy South Carolina | Investor Owned | 835,280 | Not reporting | |
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 738,436 | Not reporting | |
| Mid-Carolina Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 61,196 | Not reporting | |
| Aiken Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 54,255 | 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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Saluda County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Saluda County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Saluda 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 Saluda County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Mid-Carolina Electric Coop Inc, Aiken Electric Coop Inc provide electric service in Saluda County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Saluda County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 27–28, 2021. It peaked at 16,995 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Saluda County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 250 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 24 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 122 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Saluda County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/saluda-county