Saluda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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).
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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 |
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.