Over 300 customers in parts of Upstate South Carolina were left without power on Sunday evening, according to Duke Energy.
The power outage, which affected residential and possibly some commercial areas, was reported around 5:15 p.m., with teams from the utility company being dispatched to assess and restore the situation.
As per Duke Energy’s real-time outage map, 316 customers in total were impacted by the unexpected service disruption.
The areas affected include neighborhoods around Greer, which lies in the northwestern part of the state. While the exact cause of the outage has not been officially confirmed, local sources suggest it may have been due to severe weather conditions, falling tree limbs, or issues with transmission equipment in the area.
Crews from Duke Energy were sent out immediately to begin working on the repairs. By 6:30 p.m., the utility provider had already started restoring power to a portion of the affected homes.
At the time of reporting, an estimated restoration time had not been announced, but updates were being continuously posted on Duke Energy’s website and outage tracker.
Duke Energy, one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, serves millions of customers in North and South Carolina.
The company routinely handles weather-related outages and infrastructure repairs. Sunday’s incident is one of several minor outages reported in the past month across various parts of the Upstate.
For the affected customers, the outage meant evening routines were suddenly disrupted. Residents took to social media to report power cuts, and some mentioned issues with mobile network coverage and internet access as well.
While no injuries or emergencies were reported due to the outage, some residents expressed concern about food spoilage, device charging, and hot indoor temperatures due to a lack of air conditioning.
Duke Energy officials advised customers to stay safe and avoid downed power lines if they see any. They also encouraged people to check on elderly neighbors or those who may need medical equipment powered by electricity. Those affected were advised to report outages through the Duke Energy mobile app, customer service line, or website.
To avoid confusion, Duke Energy clarified that this was a localized incident and not part of a planned maintenance effort or a large-scale power grid issue. It also reassured the public that technicians were working efficiently to bring the situation back to normal as quickly as possible.
In situations like this, Duke Energy reminds its customers to keep flashlights, backup power sources, and extra mobile chargers on hand.
They also suggested signing up for outage alerts, which can keep residents informed about restoration timelines and safety notices in real-time.
As of late Sunday evening, Duke Energy’s systems indicated that progress had been made in restoring power to some of the affected households.
However, a full restoration was still pending for a portion of the 300+ customers initially impacted. The company is expected to share a formal update once services are fully restored.
Residents in the Upstate region are no strangers to occasional outages, especially during storm seasons. However, with rising temperatures and increased reliance on cooling systems, even a few hours without power can be highly inconvenient.
Duke Energy continues to monitor the situation and is working closely with field crews to ensure that every affected customer regains electricity as soon as possible.
This outage serves as another reminder of how important it is to be prepared for unexpected service interruptions and to have a plan in place in case of emergencies.