North Carolina Power Outages — Live Map
North Carolina Power Outage Summary
As of 12:18 AM ET on 07/31/2026, 950 of 5,407,945 tracked electric customers (0.02%) in North Carolina are without power, across 92 utility providers.
- Customers without power
- 950
- Customers tracked
- 5,407,945
- Share without power
- 0.02%
- Utility providers
- 92
Most affected counties in North Carolina
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 844 | 40,731 |
| Cherokee County | 33 | 26,539 |
| Gaston County | 29 | 110,460 |
| Mecklenburg County | 11 | 651,156 |
| Haywood County | 11 | 43,791 |
| Durham County | 3 | 179,037 |
| Guilford County | 2 | 278,890 |
| Forsyth County | 2 | 196,768 |
| Buncombe County | 2 | 164,229 |
| Edgecombe County | 2 | 49,307 |
Most affected utilities in North Carolina
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy | 933 | 3,920,392 |
| Haywood EMC | 11 | 29,289 |
| Edgecombe-Martin County EMC | 2 | 15,457 |
| Wake Electric | 1 | 58,872 |
| French Broad EMC | 1 | 42,389 |
| Apex Electric Utilities | 1 | 31,701 |
| Monroe City Electric | 1 | 14,723 |
Outage data is collected directly from utility providers and refreshed approximately every 15 minutes. Last updated 12:18 AM ET on 07/31/2026.
Power Restoration
Most North Carolina outages are restored within a few hours once crews are dispatched. Widespread storm outages can take a day or longer. For a live estimate, find your utility below and report your outage to get area-specific updates.
Power Outage FAQ
- Is there a power outage in North Carolina right now?
- As of 12:18 AM ET on 07/31/2026, 950 customers are without power in North Carolina across 92 tracked utilities. The live map above shows affected areas.
- How do I report a power outage in North Carolina?
- Contact your utility directly. Find your provider in the list above for its outage reporting phone number and link.
- How long do power outages usually last in North Carolina?
- Most are restored within a few hours. Major storms can extend restoration to a day or longer.
- Why is my power out?
- Common causes are storms, high winds, equipment faults, and planned maintenance. Your utility lists the cause when it is known.
- How can I check outages near me?
- Use the live map above, or select your utility or county below for a closer view of current outages.
Outage Safety & Prep Tips
- Report the outage to your utility so crews know your address is affected.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed; food stays safe for about 4 hours.
- Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from surges when power returns.
- Never run a generator indoors or in a garage. Keep it outside, away from windows.
- If you rely on powered medical equipment, contact your utility about its medical priority program.