South Carolina Power Outages — Live Map
South Carolina Power Outage Summary
As of 3:17 PM ET on 07/21/2026, 1,062 of 2,948,697 tracked electric customers (0.04%) in South Carolina are without power, across 35 utility providers.
- Customers without power
- 1,062
- Customers tracked
- 2,948,697
- Share without power
- 0.04%
- Utility providers
- 35
Most affected counties in South Carolina
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown County | 708 | 42,078 |
| Horry County | 217 | 292,835 |
| Anderson County | 24 | 118,428 |
| Aiken County | 21 | 103,122 |
| Orangeburg County | 20 | 46,244 |
| Charleston County | 12 | 254,083 |
| York County | 8 | 145,045 |
| Spartanburg County | 6 | 174,311 |
| Beaufort County | 5 | 109,302 |
| Berkeley County | 4 | 135,483 |
Most affected utilities in South Carolina
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Santee Electric Coop | 709 | 45,417 |
| Horry Electric Cooperative | 213 | 105,259 |
| Dominion Energy | 61 | 843,022 |
| Duke Energy | 49 | 877,764 |
| Berkeley Electric Cooperative | 5 | 136,366 |
| Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative | 5 | 74,700 |
| Fairfield Electric Coop | 5 | 35,046 |
| Santee Cooper | 4 | 217,951 |
| Laurens Commission of Public Works | 4 | 5,540 |
| Aiken Electric Cooperative | 3 | 53,692 |
Outage data is collected directly from utility providers and refreshed approximately every 15 minutes. Last updated 3:17 PM ET on 07/21/2026.
Power Restoration
Most South Carolina outages are restored within a few hours once crews are dispatched. Widespread storm outages can take a day or longer. For a live estimate, find your utility below and report your outage to get area-specific updates.
Power Outage FAQ
- Is there a power outage in South Carolina right now?
- As of 3:17 PM ET on 07/21/2026, 1,062 customers are without power in South Carolina across 35 tracked utilities. The live map above shows affected areas.
- How do I report a power outage in South Carolina?
- Contact your utility directly. Find your provider in the list above for its outage reporting phone number and link.
- How long do power outages usually last in South Carolina?
- Most are restored within a few hours. Major storms can extend restoration to a day or longer.
- Why is my power out?
- Common causes are storms, high winds, equipment faults, and planned maintenance. Your utility lists the cause when it is known.
- How can I check outages near me?
- Use the live map above, or select your utility or county below for a closer view of current outages.
Outage Safety & Prep Tips
- Report the outage to your utility so crews know your address is affected.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed; food stays safe for about 4 hours.
- Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from surges when power returns.
- Never run a generator indoors or in a garage. Keep it outside, away from windows.
- If you rely on powered medical equipment, contact your utility about its medical priority program.