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Maryland Power Outages: Thousands Still Dark
8 Jul
Summary
- Severe storms on July 4-5 caused widespread power loss in central Maryland.
- Tens of thousands remained without electricity due to damaged utility poles.
- Transit services were disrupted, including light rail suspensions.
Severe thunderstorms on July 4 and July 5 left tens of thousands of people in central Maryland without electricity, significantly disrupting daily life and transit. Initial outages affected over 80,000 customers, with many remaining without power as of Monday morning, July 8, 2026. The restoration process was complicated by widespread damage to utility poles, necessitating their replacement before power could be fully restored.
Areas such as Anne Arundel, Baltimore County, and Harford County experienced the most significant lingering outages. The storm's impact extended to transportation, with light rail service suspended between Patapsco and Cromwell/BWI Airport, requiring a bus bridge for passengers. Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) had crews prepared and began restoration efforts promptly.
BGE projected that approximately 80% of customers still without service by Monday evening would have power restored by 6 p.m., with nearly all remaining customers expected to be back online by 11 p.m. Tuesday. Residents needing to report outages or fallen lines can contact BGE directly. The speed of full restoration hinges on the replacement of damaged infrastructure.
