Severe Storms Cause Nearly 10,000 Power Outages Across Maryland

BGE reports widespread outages in multiple counties as storms move through the region.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:49am

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Severe storms rolling through Maryland on Wednesday night have caused nearly 10,000 power outages across the state, according to data from utility provider BGE. The hardest hit areas include Howard County with over 4,800 outages, Baltimore County with 2,735 outages, Baltimore City with over 1,200 outages, and Carroll County with 622 outages.

Why it matters

Power outages during severe weather can disrupt homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure, posing risks to public safety and causing economic losses. The scale of the outages reported across multiple counties highlights the significant impact these storms are having on Maryland communities.

The details

The power outages were triggered by the severe storms moving through the region on Wednesday evening. BGE's outage map showed the largest concentration of outages in Howard County, with over 4,800 customers affected. Other hard-hit areas included Baltimore County with 2,735 outages, Baltimore City with over 1,200 outages, and Carroll County with 622 outages.

  • The severe storms rolled through Maryland on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.
  • As of 7:42 p.m. on March 12, 2026, BGE reported nearly 10,000 power outages across the state.

The players

BGE

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, the utility provider serving the Baltimore metropolitan area and central Maryland.

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The takeaway

The widespread power outages caused by the severe storms highlight the vulnerability of Maryland's electrical grid to extreme weather events. Utility companies and local authorities will likely need to assess the damage and work to restore power to affected communities as quickly as possible.