Kershaw County Power Outage History
2015–2025 · South Carolina
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2022 | 60 hrs | 9,062 (13%) | Ice Storm |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 105 hrs | 9,055 (13%) | Tropical Storm Helene |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 4 hrs | 7,651 (11%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 2 hrs | 5,519 (8%) | Unnamed event |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 9 hrs | 5,420 (8%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
Over the 11 years from 2015 to 2025, Kershaw County recorded 402 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Kershaw County started January 16, 2022 (Ice Storm), lasting 60 hours and leaving up to 9,062 customers without power (13% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Kershaw County, with 62 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Kershaw County earns a Reliability Grade of A, placing it in the 83rd 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 Kershaw County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| York County | A | 84th |
| Orangeburg County | B | 80th |
| Union County | B | 80th |
| Richland County | B | 76th |
| Horry County | B | 76th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Kershaw County?
Between 2015 and 2025, Kershaw County recorded 402 outage events, averaging 2.9 hours each.
What is Kershaw County's reliability grade?
Kershaw County has a Reliability Grade of A, in the 83rd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Kershaw County?
The worst outage on record started January 16, 2022 (Ice Storm), lasting 60 hours and affecting up to 9,062 customers.