Laurens County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · South Carolina
Average — typical outage frequency and duration nationally. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 321 hrs | 27,984 (19%) | Tropical Storm |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 18 hrs | 8,421 (6%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 47 hrs | 6,314 (4%) | Tropical Storm Irma |
| May 29, 2020 | 1 hrs | 5,635 (4%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 41 hrs | 5,477 (4%) | Winter Storm |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Laurens County recorded 565 distinct power outage events, averaging 3.3 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Laurens County started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm), lasting 321 hours and leaving up to 27,984 customers without power (19% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Laurens County, with 69 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Laurens County earns a Reliability Grade of C, placing it in the 48th 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 Laurens County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | C | 47th |
| Williamsburg County | C | 52nd |
| Jasper County | C | 54th |
| Chesterfield County | C | 42nd |
| Marlboro County | C | 55th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Laurens County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Laurens County recorded 565 outage events, averaging 3.3 hours each.
What is Laurens County's reliability grade?
Laurens County has a Reliability Grade of C, in the 48th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Laurens County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Tropical Storm), lasting 321 hours and affecting up to 27,984 customers.