Alamance County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Alamance County, North Carolina don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Alamance County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Alamance County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 525 significant power outages in Alamance County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Mar 20–23, 2024) left 26,704 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 575 hr 59 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 3rd of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 1,188 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Alamance County has held roughly steady recently: about 522 hr 3 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 629 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–19, 2025) affected 487 customers (52.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 20–23, 2024 | 26,704(100%) | 4 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Oct 10–16, 2018 | 26,663(100%) | 7 | Hurricane Michael |
| 3 | Jun 13–20, 2022 | 19,191(100%) | 8 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 27 – Oct 6, 2022 | 14,398(100%) | 10 | Hurricane Ian |
| 5 | Jul 5 – Aug 3, 2025 | 12,360(100%) | 30 | Flooding |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Alamance County?
Electric companies with service territory in Alamance County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 2,274,896 | Not reporting | |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 34,871 | Not reporting | |
| Randolph Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 34,312 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in North Carolina. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Cities in Alamance County
Burlington, Mebane, Graham
Nearby counties
Alamance County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Alamance County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Alamance County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Alamance County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Piedmont Electric Member Corp, Randolph Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Alamance County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Alamance County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Mar 20–23, 2024. It peaked at 26,704 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Alamance County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 525 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 575 hr 59 min of power per year, and on 1,188 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Alamance County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/alamance-county