Hampton County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · South Carolina
Worse than average — more frequent or longer 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 27, 2024 | 163 hrs | 10,497 (46%) | Tropical Storm |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 138 hrs | 7,200 (32%) | Flash Flood |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 14 hrs | 6,397 (28%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 1 hrs | 6,226 (27%) | Unnamed event |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 17 hrs | 6,076 (27%) | Flash Flood |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Hampton County recorded 490 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Hampton County started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm), lasting 163 hours and leaving up to 10,497 customers without power (46% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Hampton County, with 74 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Hampton County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 35th 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 Hampton County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County | D | 36th |
| Darlington County | D | 34th |
| Colleton County | D | 38th |
| Aiken County | D | 32nd |
| Allendale County | C | 40th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Hampton County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Hampton County recorded 490 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Hampton County's reliability grade?
Hampton County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 35th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Hampton County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm), lasting 163 hours and affecting up to 10,497 customers.