Saluda CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. This county's recorded history shows more frequent outages and/or longer restoration times than most US counties over the same 12-year period. If you live here, it's worth taking backup power more seriously than an average household would.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2021 | 2 hrs | 16,995 (61%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 281 hrs | 15,102 (54%) | Tropical Storm Helene |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 18 hrs | 12,782 (46%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 3 hrs | 6,777 (24%) | Unnamed event |
| Sep 11, 2017 | 46 hrs | 6,211 (22%) | Unnamed event |
Was There an Outage on a Specific Date?
Pick a date to see whether a power outage was recorded for Saluda County, South Carolina that day.
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Saluda County recorded 638 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Saluda County started July 28, 2021, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 16,995 customers without power (61% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Saluda County, with 82 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Saluda County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in South Carolina
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Saluda County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Edgefield County | D | 21st |
| Newberry County | D | 23rd |
| Greenwood County | D | 23rd |
| Pickens County | D | 24th |
| Oconee County | F | 19th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Saluda County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Saluda County recorded 638 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Saluda County's reliability grade?
Saluda County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 22nd national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Saluda County?
The worst outage on record started July 28, 2021, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 16,995 customers.