Brunswick County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Brunswick 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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Brunswick County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Brunswick County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 213 significant power outages in Brunswick County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 13–28, 2018) came when flooding left 85,376 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 30 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 66th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 74% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 43 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Brunswick County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 25 hr 7 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 13, 2025) affected 1,508 customers (1.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13–28, 2018 | 85,376(100%) | 16 | Flooding |
| 2 | Oct 8–13, 2016 | 56,178(68.5%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Aug 4–11, 2020 | 52,735(64.3%) | 8 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Apr 2, 2020 | 49,041(59.8%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Feb 16–17, 2021 | 37,309(45.5%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
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 Brunswick County?
Electric companies with service territory in Brunswick County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 133,095 | Not reporting | |
| Brunswick Electric (BEMC) | Cooperative | 118,326 | Not reporting | |
| City of Southport - (NC) | Municipal | 3,635 | 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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Brunswick County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Brunswick County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Brunswick 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 Brunswick County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Virginia Electric & Power Co, Brunswick Electric Member Corp, City of Southport - (NC) provide electric service in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Brunswick County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 13–28, 2018. It peaked at 85,376 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Brunswick County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 213 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 30 min of power per year, and on 43 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Brunswick County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/brunswick-county