Delmarva Power Crews Race to Restore Electricity Amid Blizzard

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A powerful winter storm brought heavy wet snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions to Delmarva, triggering widespread power disruptions. Reports indicate tens of thousands of customers lost power overnight into Monday morning, with peak impacts hitting hardest in Sussex County, Delaware, and multiple Maryland counties. As of early Monday, February 23, Delmarva Power tracked 2,633 customers out of power across its 550,722 served, equating to a 0.48% outage rate—ranking it third nationwide for total outages.

Why it matters

The blizzard's wet snow accumulation on lines, combined with gusty winds, caused structural failures like snapped poles and vegetation interference, resulting in widespread power outages that impacted households, businesses, and transportation across the region. Restoring power quickly is critical during severe winter weather to protect public safety and minimize economic disruption.

The details

Delmarva Power's outage map showed over 16,800 customers affected in Sussex alone, alongside significant numbers in Worcester (7,100+), Wicomico (6,500+), and Somerset (1,700+) counties. Cooperatives like Delaware Electric and Choptank Electric also reported thousands of additional outages in the region. By 3:45 a.m., totals exceeded 100,000 region-wide, driven by downed lines, fallen trees, and blown transformers.

• The blizzard hit the Delmarva region on February 22, 2026.
• As of early Monday, February 23, 2026, Delmarva Power tracked 2,633 customers out of power.

What’s next

Delmarva Power and other utility companies in the region are working to restore power as quickly as possible, with full restoration expected in the coming days barring further damage.