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South East Region Power Outage Summary
As of 9:31 AM ET on 07/21/2026, 18,026 of 39,432,587 tracked electric customers (0.05%) in the South East region of the United States are without power, across 10 states.
- Customers without power
- 18,026
- Customers tracked
- 39,432,587
- Share without power
- 0.05%
- States in region
- 10
- Utility providers
- 348
Outages by state in the South East region
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 4,418 | 1,005,813 |
| Tennessee | 2,520 | 3,480,990 |
| North Carolina | 2,371 | 5,405,554 |
| Florida | 1,995 | 11,284,439 |
| Alabama | 1,936 | 2,639,031 |
| Virginia | 1,637 | 4,060,406 |
| Mississippi | 1,472 | 1,262,172 |
| Georgia | 708 | 4,954,362 |
| South Carolina | 560 | 2,948,697 |
| Kentucky | 409 | 2,391,123 |
Most affected utilities in the South East region
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Power Company | 2,930 | 1,039,348 |
| Duke Energy | 2,034 | 6,999,612 |
| FirstEnergy | 1,996 | 550,036 |
| Alabama Power | 1,663 | 1,609,586 |
| Entergy | 1,387 | 397,376 |
| Memphis Light Gas and Water Division | 1,117 | 426,855 |
| Florida Power & Light Company | 1,104 | 5,596,257 |
| Dominion Energy | 820 | 3,667,720 |
| Paris Board of Public Utilities | 580 | 22,060 |
| Nashville Electric Service | 547 | 453,959 |
Outage data is collected directly from utility providers and refreshed approximately every 15 minutes. Last updated 9:31 AM ET on 07/21/2026.
Power Restoration
Most South East 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 the South East region right now?
- As of 9:31 AM ET on 07/21/2026, 18,026 customers are without power in the South East region. The live map above shows affected areas.
- How do I report a power outage in the South East region?
- 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 the South East region?
- 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.
