Anson County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Anson 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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Anson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Anson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 428 significant power outages in Anson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 13–18, 2020) came when tornadoes left 13,702 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 25 hr 13 min of power per year, close to the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 41st of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 318 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Anson County has fallen recently: about 20 hr 38 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 29 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 91 customers (1.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 13–18, 2020 | 13,702(100%) | 6 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Jul 30 – Aug 3, 2018 | 10,474(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 8–14, 2016 | 5,346(84.4%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 4 | Aug 11–12, 2019 | 5,094(80.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 13, 2025 | 5,054(79.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Anson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Anson 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 | |
| Pee Dee Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 22,355 | 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.
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Anson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Anson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Anson 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 Anson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Pee Dee Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Anson County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Anson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 13–18, 2020. It peaked at 13,702 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Anson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 428 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 25 hr 13 min of power per year, and on 318 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Anson County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/anson-county