York County, SC Power Outages
Utilities serving York 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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York County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in York County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 106 significant power outages in York County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26 – Oct 1, 2024) came when flooding left 59,979 customers (34.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 7 min of power per year, less than the South Carolina average of 9 hr 46 min. That ranks 43rd of 46 South Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 51% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 10 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in York County has risen recently: about 4 hr 56 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 19 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 12, 2025) affected 2,847 customers (1.6%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26 – Oct 1, 2024 | 59,979(34.6%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 2 | Apr 13–14, 2020 | 13,769(7.9%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 26–27, 2021 | 13,126(7.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Feb 23, 2023 | 12,378(7.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 26, 2023 | 10,967(6.3%) | 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 York County?
Electric companies with service territory in York County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (SC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 738,436 | Not reporting | |
| York Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 73,706 | Not reporting | |
| City of Rock Hill - (SC) | Municipal | 40,729 | Not reporting | |
| Fairfield Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 34,912 | Not reporting | |
| Broad River Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 25,117 | 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in York County
Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Tega Cay
Nearby counties
York County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in York County right now?
No outages are currently reported for York 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 York County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, York Electric Coop Inc, City of Rock Hill - (SC), Fairfield Electric Coop, Inc and 2 others provide electric service in York County, South Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in York County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26 – Oct 1, 2024. It peaked at 59,979 customers without power (34.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in York County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 106 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 7 min of power per year, and on 10 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. "York County, SC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/south-carolina/york-county