North Carolina Power Outages
North Carolina is currently showing a limited outage impact based on the latest tracked outage totals.
About 674 tracked customers are currently without power out of 5,846,752 total tracked customers (around 0.0%). We currently track 104 regions for this state. The most affected regions right now include Surry (286), Mecklenburg (208), and Swain (116).
Based on the current totals, outage activity in North Carolina appears limited right now, but official provider resources remain the best source for local service status. For confirmation and outage reporting, check your utility provider directly and follow local safety guidance.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:01 PM. The visible update time provides context for the latest outage totals shown here.
North Carolina power outage overview
Updated within the last hour
Use the region breakdown below to see where outages are concentrated inside the state. For official status, open a provider page and follow the outage link when available.
Most affected areas in North Carolina
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surry | 286 | 40,665 | Mar 19, 2026 3:23 PM |
| Mecklenburg | 208 | 656,626 | Mar 19, 2026 2:31 PM |
| Swain | 116 | 12,255 | Mar 19, 2026 2:51 PM |
| Cherokee | 103 | 27,144 | Mar 19, 2026 3:10 PM |
| Alamance | 88 | 90,701 | Mar 19, 2026 2:58 PM |
| Rockingham | 68 | 52,493 | Mar 19, 2026 2:41 PM |
| Lee | 49 | 34,796 | Mar 19, 2026 3:04 PM |
| Cumberland | 48 | 163,461 | Mar 19, 2026 2:43 PM |
| Forsyth | 45 | 195,427 | Mar 19, 2026 3:18 PM |
| Onslow | 40 | 97,817 | Mar 19, 2026 3:28 PM |
Cities and regions in North Carolina
Utility providers in North Carolina
Appalachian Power Company
Customers out: 356 · Tracked: 544,427
Duke Energy
Customers out: 84 · Tracked: 921,867
Dominion Energy
Customers out: 54 · Tracked: 833,457
Energy United
Customers out: 51 · Tracked: 141,419
Jones-Onslow EMC
Customers out: 22 · Tracked: 85,197
Lumbee River EMC
Customers out: 19 · Tracked: 68,098
Union Power Cooperative
Customers out: 9 · Tracked: 88,966
Wake Electric
Customers out: 9 · Tracked: 57,104
Fayetteville Public Works
Customers out: 7 · Tracked: 84,944
Pee Dee Electric
Customers out: 6 · Tracked: 21,996
Central Electric Corporation
Customers out: 5 · Tracked: 25,253
Concord Electric Systems
Customers out: 4 · Tracked: 42,043
French Broad EMC
Customers out: 3 · Tracked: 40,173
Brunswick Electric Corporation
Customers out: 2 · Tracked: 122,656
Blue Ridge Energy
Customers out: 2 · Tracked: 80,406
Randolph EMC
Customers out: 2 · Tracked: 34,531
New Bern Electric Dept
Customers out: 2 · Tracked: 25,294
Edgecombe-Martin County EMC
Customers out: 2 · Tracked: 11,671
Rutherford EMC
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 76,784
Carteret-Craven Electric Coop
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 43,544
Four County EMC
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 35,747
Surry-Yadkin EMC
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 28,093
Tri-State EMC
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 16,668
Blue Ridge Mountain EMC
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 82,363
Showing top 24 by current impact. See provider pages for official links.
What may cause outages in North Carolina
Common drivers include severe storms, high winds, lightning, extreme heat, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and grid overload. This page focuses on current impact totals; for incident details, check official provider updates.
What to do during a power outage in North Carolina
- Confirm status with your utility’s official outage page.
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed when possible.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Avoid downed lines and report hazards to local authorities.
FAQ
How often is outage data updated for North Carolina?
There is no single statewide update cycle. Providers refresh counts at different times, so the best way to judge freshness is to check the timestamp shown on this page.
What should I do during a power outage in North Carolina?
Check your utility provider’s official outage page, keep phones charged, avoid downed power lines, and follow local emergency guidance. If you see immediate danger, contact emergency services.
Why can regional outage totals differ from the state total?
A state total combines multiple underlying area updates. If those updates arrive at different times, short-lived differences between the state and region numbers are possible.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 3:01 PM