Union County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Union 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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Union County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Union County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 82 significant power outages in Union County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 7, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 3,866 customers (17.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 6 min of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 36th of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 19 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Union County has risen recently: about 7 hr 22 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 18, 2025) affected 265 customers (1.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 7, 2024 | 3,866(17.6%) | 11 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Oct 4, 2025 | 1,822(8.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 30, 2025 | 1,820(8.3%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 1–5, 2025 | 1,669(7.6%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 7, 2018 | 1,421(6.5%) | 1 | Extreme cold |
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 Union County?
Electric companies with service territory in Union 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 | |
| Laurens Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 66,192 | Not reporting | |
| Broad River Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 25,117 | Not reporting | |
| City of Union - (SC) | Municipal | 6,985 | Not reporting | |
| Lockhart Power Co | Investor Owned | 6,339 | 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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Union County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Union County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Union 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 Union County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Laurens Electric Coop, Inc, Broad River Electric Coop, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in Union County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Union County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 7, 2024. It peaked at 3,866 customers without power (17.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Union County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 82 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 6 min of power per year, and on 19 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Union County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/union-county