Charleston Power Outages
This page focuses on current power outages in Charleston, South Carolina and the providers associated with this area.
About 12 tracked customers are currently without power out of 252,657 total tracked customers (around 0.0%). We found 3 providers associated with this area in the current dataset.
Current outage totals for Charleston, South Carolina appear relatively limited compared with larger outage events, but local conditions can still change quickly when utilities post new updates. The safest next step is to confirm status with your electricity provider and use official outage reporting tools when available.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:24 PM. Use the update time shown on this page to understand how recent the displayed outage totals are.
Power outage status in Charleston, South Carolina
Updated within the last hour
This page shows aggregated customer impact totals for this region and the utilities associated with it in the dataset. For real-time incident details, open the provider page and use its official links when available.
Providers serving Charleston
Official outage links are shown on each provider page.
| Provider | Customers out (in area) | Tracked (in area) |
|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy | 9 | 217,846 |
| Berkeley Electric Cooperative | 4 | 34,788 |
| Santee Cooper | 0 | 23 |
What residents should know
If you’re affected, verify the outage with your provider’s official tools, conserve phone battery, and avoid unsafe electrical conditions. Aggregated totals can change quickly during storms and restoration work.
How to report and track outages
Most utilities provide an outage map or status page. When this dataset includes an official outage link for your provider, you can open it directly from the table above.
FAQ
How can I report a power outage in Charleston, South Carolina?
Use the official outage page or customer service contacts for your provider. Those tools are usually the fastest way to report an outage and check restoration updates.
Does this page list every outage incident in Charleston, South Carolina?
No. This page is best used for understanding the current outage picture in the area and for finding official resources, not for reviewing every individual incident.
What usually causes outages in Charleston, South Carolina?
Common causes include storms, wind, lightning, equipment failures, maintenance work, vehicle accidents, wildfires, and periods of heavy electricity demand.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:24 PM