Cabarrus County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Cabarrus County, North Carolina share live outage data (EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Virginia Electric & Power Co do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Cabarrus County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cabarrus County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 356 significant power outages in Cabarrus County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 14–20, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 26,906 customers (74.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 37 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 65th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
On 120 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Cabarrus County has risen recently: about 18 hr 17 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 58 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 26, 2025) affected 1,264 customers (3.5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 14–20, 2022 | 26,906(74.1%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Sep 27–29, 2024 | 20,431(56.3%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 3 | Dec 23–27, 2022 | 19,208(52.9%) | 5 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 4 | Mar 12–14, 2022 | 17,072(47%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 6–12, 2023 | 16,561(45.6%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Cabarrus County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cabarrus County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 2,274,896 | Not reporting | |
| EnergyUnited | Cooperative | 145,028 | Reporting | |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 133,095 | Not reporting | |
| Union Electric Membership Corp - (NC) | Cooperative | 90,148 | Not reporting | |
| City of Concord - (NC) | Municipal | 34,517 | 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 Cabarrus County
Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg
Nearby counties
Cabarrus County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cabarrus County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Union Electric Membership Corp - (NC) and 1 others provide electric service in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Cabarrus County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 14–20, 2022. It peaked at 26,906 customers without power (74.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cabarrus County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 356 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 120 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. "Cabarrus County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/cabarrus-county