Georgetown County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · South Carolina
Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2022 | 15 hrs | 24,329 (27%) | Hurricane Ian |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 139 hrs | 19,748 (22%) | Hurricane Matthew |
| Jun 15, 2024 | 1 hrs | 19,521 (22%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 5, 2019 | 57 hrs | 9,974 (11%) | Hurricane Dorian |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 3 hrs | 9,022 (10%) | Hurricane Matthew |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Georgetown County recorded 546 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.1 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Georgetown County started September 30, 2022 (Hurricane Ian), lasting 15 hours and leaving up to 24,329 customers without power (27% of the county) at its peak.
September has historically been the worst month for outages in Georgetown County, with 64 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Georgetown County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in South Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Georgetown County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester County | B | 74th |
| Charleston County | B | 69th |
| Beaufort County | B | 69th |
| Barnwell County | B | 68th |
| Lancaster County | B | 68th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Georgetown County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Georgetown County recorded 546 outage events, averaging 2.1 hours each.
What is Georgetown County's reliability grade?
Georgetown County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 72nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Georgetown County?
The worst outage on record started September 30, 2022 (Hurricane Ian), lasting 15 hours and affecting up to 24,329 customers.