Oconee County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · South Carolina
Bottom 20% least reliable nationally — frequent and/or long outages. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 259 hrs | 37,716 (49%) | Hail |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 83 hrs | 26,690 (34%) | Unnamed event |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 37 hrs | 20,719 (27%) | Tornado |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 1 hrs | 13,276 (17%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 58 hrs | 11,995 (15%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Oconee County recorded 638 distinct power outage events, averaging 6.9 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Oconee County started September 27, 2024 (Hail), lasting 259 hours and leaving up to 37,716 customers without power (49% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Oconee County, with 92 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Oconee County earns a Reliability Grade of F, placing it in the 19th 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 Oconee County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Edgefield County | D | 21st |
| Saluda County | D | 22nd |
| Newberry County | D | 23rd |
| Greenwood County | D | 23rd |
| Abbeville County | F | 15th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Oconee County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Oconee County recorded 638 outage events, averaging 6.9 hours each.
What is Oconee County's reliability grade?
Oconee County has a Reliability Grade of F, in the 19th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Oconee County?
The worst outage on record started September 27, 2024 (Hail), lasting 259 hours and affecting up to 37,716 customers.