Aiken CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 332 hrs | 91,915 (42%) | Tropical Storm Helene |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 51 hrs | 24,396 (11%) | Heavy Rain |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 22 hrs | 19,096 (9%) | Tropical Storm Michael |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 12 hrs | 16,695 (8%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 25, 2019 | 4 hrs | 16,271 (7%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
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Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Aiken County recorded 1,010 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Aiken County started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm Helene), lasting 332 hours and leaving up to 91,915 customers without power (42% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Aiken County, with 134 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Aiken County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in South Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Aiken County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington County | D | 34th |
| Lee County | D | 29th |
| Hampton County | D | 35th |
| Chester County | D | 36th |
| Cherokee County | D | 27th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Aiken County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Aiken County recorded 1,010 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Aiken County's reliability grade?
Aiken County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 32nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Aiken County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm Helene), lasting 332 hours and affecting up to 91,915 customers.