Potomac Edison Outages: Live Status & Outage Map
Potomac Edison doesn't share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed, so we can't show its current outage count. Use its official outage map (linked below) for real-time status.
PowerOutageTracker is independent and not affiliated with Potomac Edison. In an emergency or if you see a downed line, call 911.
How reliable is Potomac Edison?
Form EIA-861 reliability metrics for 2025, by state, compared with each state's average
| State | Customers | Outage time / customer | Outages / customer | Avg. restoration | State average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 293,563 | 6 hr 39 min | 1.30 | 5 hr 8 min | 2 hr 58 min |
| West Virginia | 160,340 | 7 hr 20 min | 1.96 | 3 hr 44 min | 16 hr 53 min |
Outage time = SAIDI, outages = SAIFI, restoration = CAIDI, all including major events, as reported on Form EIA-861 (2025). Storm exposure differs a lot between territories, so one year is not a full verdict.
How Potomac Edison compares in Maryland
Other large utilities serving Maryland, ranked by outage time per customer (2025)
Potomac Edison service area
Counties where Potomac Edison has service territory (EIA-861). Each links to live outage status and history.
Potomac Edison outage FAQ
Is Potomac Edison having a power outage right now?
Potomac Edison doesn't publish live data to DOE's ODIN feed, so check its official outage map for current conditions.
How do I report a Potomac Edison power outage?
Report outages directly to Potomac Edison through its official outage reporting page (linked on this page). If you see a downed power line, stay at least 35 feet away and call 911.
How reliable is Potomac Edison?
In 2025, the average Potomac Edison customer was without power for about 6 hr 53 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), according to EIA-861. That ranks 155th of 179 large U.S. utilities, where 1st has the least outage time.
What areas does Potomac Edison serve?
Potomac Edison serves about 453,903 customers in Maryland, West Virginia, with service territory in 15 counties (EIA-861, 2025).
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Potomac Edison Outages: Live Status & Outage Map." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/utilities/potomac-edison