Sumter County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Sumter 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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Sumter County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Sumter County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 290 significant power outages in Sumter County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 8–13, 2016) came when flooding left 27,446 customers (64.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 29 min of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 35th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 46 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Sumter County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 4 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 2, 2025) affected 924 customers (2.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 8–13, 2016 | 27,446(64.6%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jun 19–20, 2025 | 22,428(52.8%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 6–8, 2021 | 15,457(36.4%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jul 9–15, 2019 | 14,520(34.2%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 10–12, 2018 | 10,397(24.5%) | 3 | Hurricane Michael |
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 Sumter County?
Electric companies with service territory in Sumter County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 180,575 | Not reporting | |
| Black River Electric Coop, Inc - (SC) | Cooperative | 35,116 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (SC) | Cooperative | 18,488 | Not reporting | |
| City of Camden | Municipal | 11,760 | 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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Sumter County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Sumter County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Sumter 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 Sumter County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Black River Electric Coop, Inc - (SC), Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (SC), City of Camden provide electric service in Sumter County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Sumter County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 8–13, 2016. It peaked at 27,446 customers without power (64.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Sumter County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 290 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 46 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Sumter County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/sumter-county