Williamsburg County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving Williamsburg 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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Williamsburg County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Williamsburg County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 264 significant power outages in Williamsburg County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 30 – Oct 5, 2022) came when Tropical Storm Nine left 7,036 customers (32.8% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 38 min of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 32nd of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 58 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Williamsburg County has risen recently: about 5 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 10, 2025) affected 273 customers (1.3%) amid an ice storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 30 – Oct 5, 2022 | 7,036(32.8%) | 6 | Tropical Storm Nine |
| 2 | Sep 26–28, 2024 | 6,613(30.8%) | 3 | Hurricane Helene |
| 3 | Oct 8–15, 2016 | 6,579(30.7%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 4 | May 9, 2023 | 5,856(27.3%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 24, 2017 | 5,092(23.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Williamsburg County?
Electric companies with service territory in Williamsburg County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 180,575 | Not reporting | |
| Santee Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 45,110 | 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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Williamsburg County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Williamsburg County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Santee Electric Coop, Inc provide electric service in Williamsburg County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Williamsburg County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 30 – Oct 5, 2022. It peaked at 7,036 customers without power (32.8% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Tropical Storm Nine.
How often does the power go out in Williamsburg County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 264 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 58 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. "Williamsburg County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/williamsburg-county