Bertie County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Bertie County, North Carolina share live outage data (Edgecombe-Martin County E M C), and none of them report outages here right now. Virginia Electric & Power Co and Roanoke Electric Member Corp do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Bertie County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Bertie County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 297 significant power outages in Bertie County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–10, 2020) came when tornadoes left 5,381 customers (52.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 53 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 80th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 22% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 105 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Bertie County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 26 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 10 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 107 customers (1.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–10, 2020 | 5,381(52.9%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Oct 8–12, 2016 | 4,501(44.3%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jan 28–31, 2021 | 2,697(26.5%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 20–21, 2019 | 2,363(23.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 17, 2022 | 2,174(21.4%) | 1 | Winter storm |
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 Bertie County?
Electric companies with service territory in Bertie County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 133,095 | Not reporting | |
| Roanoke Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 15,996 | Not reporting | |
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C | Cooperative | 11,942 | Reporting | |
| Town of Windsor- (NC) | Municipal | 1,746 | 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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Bertie County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Bertie County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Bertie 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 Bertie County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Roanoke Electric Member Corp, Edgecombe-Martin County E M C, Town of Windsor- (NC) provide electric service in Bertie County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Bertie County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–10, 2020. It peaked at 5,381 customers without power (52.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Bertie County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 297 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 105 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Bertie County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/bertie-county