Caldwell County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Caldwell County, North Carolina share live outage data (EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC), Rutherford Elec Member Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Town of Granite Falls - (NC) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Caldwell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Caldwell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 222 significant power outages in Caldwell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 23 – Oct 8, 2024) came when flooding left 37,284 customers (86.1% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 53 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 68th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 52% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 37 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Caldwell County has risen recently: about 21 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 25, 2025) affected 1,005 customers (2.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 23 – Oct 8, 2024 | 37,284(86.1%) | 16 | Flooding |
| 2 | Nov 24–26, 2018 | 13,042(30.1%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 3 | Jun 17–19, 2023 | 8,493(19.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 19–21, 2018 | 5,714(13.2%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 9–10, 2017 | 5,451(12.6%) | 2 | 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 Caldwell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Caldwell 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 | |
| Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC) | Cooperative | 81,175 | Reporting | |
| Rutherford Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 78,498 | Reporting | |
| Town of Granite Falls - (NC) | Municipal | 2,638 | 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 Caldwell County
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Caldwell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Caldwell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Caldwell 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 Caldwell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp - (NC), Rutherford Elec Member Corp and 1 others provide electric service in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Caldwell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 23 – Oct 8, 2024. It peaked at 37,284 customers without power (86.1% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Caldwell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 222 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 37 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Caldwell County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/caldwell-county