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Wilmington power outage map: outages near you right now by zip code

This is a Wilmington power outage map near you — centered at lat 39.7391, lng -75.5398 (the heart of Wilmington) and zoomed to neighborhood level. Use the +/− controls to drill down to your zip code; every Wilmington zip code is covered by reports submitted in the past few hours. Active outages appear in red; resolved outages within the past few hours in green.

For a wider regional view (statewide), see the Delaware power outage map. For the nationwide live map, see the USA power outage map.

Active outages around Wilmington
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Source: user reports · CallMePower

Latest power outage update near you in Wilmington

For the most accurate estimated restoration time (ETR) for your address, the authoritative source is Delmarva Power (Exelon)’s official outage map — they can see exactly which circuit you’re on. Tap below to open it.

Open Delmarva Power (Exelon) live outage map

For push notifications when crews are dispatched and power is restored, opt in to Delmarva Power (Exelon)’s SMS or app alerts — that’s the fastest way to get a personalized restoration update.

Community reports from Wilmington residents

Active power outages right now

The most recent active outages reported across the USA.

No active power outages reported right now. Report an outage if your lights just went out.

Data is based on user reports. Only active outages are shown. The confidence score is derived from the number of reports and their geographic proximity. For verified information, check your utility’s official outage map.

Report your outage in Wilmington

Adding your address to the live map helps neighbors know they’re not alone and lets us identify hotspots faster. For crew dispatch, you still need to call Delmarva Power (Exelon) directly — reporting here is supplementary.

Your outage report was submitted. Thank you for helping your neighbors!

Reports are submitted anonymously and help other residents see where outages are happening. For official outage reporting, also contact your utility directly — only they can dispatch a crew.

Who to call for an outage in Wilmington

The utility that owns the poles & wires in Wilmington is Delmarva Power (Exelon). Use their dedicated outage line — not the general customer-service number.

All utilities serving Delaware

Delmarva Power (Exelon)

Most of Delaware including Wilmington and Dover.

1-800-898-8042

Delaware Electric Cooperative

Kent and Sussex counties cooperative.

1-855-332-9090

Newark Municipal Electric

City of Newark.

302-366-7000

Are Wilmington residents eligible for compensation?

Delaware (DE) framework: Case-by-case

Wilmington sits in Delaware, so the rules that apply to your outage are Delaware’s. No automatic compensation framework. The state PUC/PSC accepts disputed claims case-by-case.

Your Wilmington eligibility right now

You can file a claim directly with your utility for spoiled food and damaged appliances when the outage is utility-caused. Reimbursement is not guaranteed. File within 30–60 days with receipts, photos and a timeline.

For Wilmington addresses: file the claim directly with Delmarva Power (Exelon) (outage line 1-800-898-8042) — they own the wires in your neighborhood, so they handle the claim.

Quick checklist for your Wilmington claim:

  • Photograph spoiled food before discarding it — date-stamped phone photos are accepted.
  • Note the outage start and end times (your utility’s outage map archives this; screenshot it).
  • Save replacement receipts for groceries, prescription refills and any damaged electronics.
  • File within 30 days through Delmarva Power (Exelon)'s claims portal. Disputed claims go to the state PUC.

Renters in Wilmington: see the renters insurance breakdown — many HO-4 policies include a $500–$1,000 food spoilage benefit with no deductible, regardless of cause. For Delaware-wide rules and the state PUC complaint pathway, see the Delaware compensation page.