Blizzard leaves nearly 90,000 without power in Delaware. See outage map
Blizzard leaves nearly 90,000 without power in Delaware. See outage map
Raw Video: Early morning snowfall in downtown Wilmington
Watch the snow fall in downtown Wilmington on Monday February 23, 2026.
With more than a foot-and-a-half of snow in some parts of Delaware, thousands of residents are without power.
As of 8:45 a.m. on Feb. 23, more than 33,000 Delmarva Power customers were without power, according to Delmarva Power. The company serves as primary electric utility for most of Delaware but also services customers in Maryland and Virginia.
According to Delaware Electric Cooperative, which services Kent and Sussex counties, about 55,000 customers were without power at 11 a.m.
Combined, that’s nearly 90,000 customers.
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Delmarva Power outage map
Delmarva Power customers can view an outage map online.
The map allows users to zoom in on affected areas and view more details about the outages, including estimated restoration times.
Delaware Electric Cooperative outage map
Delaware Electric Cooperative customers can also view outages here. Like Delmarva’s map, the map provides additional details about outages if users zoom in and click on individual data points.
One data point, near Harbeson, shows power had been out for more than 13 hours, as of 8:45 a.m. on Feb. 23.
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When will my power be restored in Delaware?
It depends, though it could take days.
That’s according to Delaware Electric Cooperative, which said just after midnight that restoration efforts were “temporarily” paused “for the safety of our crews overnight.” As of 8:30 a.m., “full restoration work is once again underway!”
“Employees are out in the field now identifying issues, downed trees and damaged equipment,” the 8:30 a.m. update said. “That information will be relayed to our dispatchers, and, by mid-morning, our team of line workers and contract utility and tree trimming crews will be out working as fast as they can to restore power.”
As of 11 a.m., the company’s outage map showed some updates from crews.
One crew note said power lines were burning, requiring workers to manually shut off a protective switch on that pole. The line had to be de‑energized before repairs could begin.
Still, the company reported some good news late-morning: In a single hour, it had restored power to two circuits and roughly 5,000 homes.
Storm worst for power outages in southern Delaware since 1994
Delaware Electric Cooperative said the 2026 blizzard was the second-worst storm it had ever faced, with “only the 1994 ice storm being more severe.”
Crews were working hard to restore power, but as of 11:30 a.m., many roads were still not passable, the cooperative reported.
Additionally, “trees continue to fall in some areas and take down lines our crews just repaired,” the cooperative said. It also noted that working in 20 inches of “heavy, wet snow slows the progress of our crews.”
Due to the extensive power disruptions, it said it couldn’t offer restoration estimates. Crews from nearby states were aiding with repairs, however.
Delmarva Power also appeared to suspend its restoration estimates.
How to report a Delmarva Power outage:
Delmarva Power offers several ways to report outages:
- Online at delmarva.com/storm
- Delmarva Power’s app
- Texting to 67972
- Calling 1-800-898-8042
How to report a Delaware Electric Cooperative outage:
Call 855-332-9090 and report the outage through its automated system.
A message will play to stay on the line to report an outage. After the message has played, press 1. Customers can report the outage with the phone number listed on the account or your account number.
The account number can found on the bill.
Reports can also be made online at delaware.coop/outage-center/report-outage.
When should I report an outage?
It’s worth reporting an outage as soon as your power goes out, even if you think your neighbors already have.
Additionally, it’s recommended to report an outage even if you have a smart meter.
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