Catawba County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Catawba County, North Carolina share live outage data (EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Rutherford Elec Member Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and City of Newton - (NC) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Catawba County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Catawba County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 509 significant power outages in Catawba County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 23–31, 2017) came when tornadoes left 30,796 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 77 hr 21 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 18th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 35% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 384 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Catawba County has risen recently: about 106 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 48 hr 10 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–29, 2025) affected 242 customers (3%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 23–31, 2017 | 30,796(100%) | 9 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Sep 16 – Oct 6, 2024 | 28,303(100%) | 21 | Flooding |
| 3 | Oct 25 – Nov 2, 2020 | 26,955(100%) | 9 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 4 | Aug 2–17, 2023 | 17,631(100%) | 16 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Nov 21–23, 2015 | 14,757(100%) | 3 | 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 Catawba County?
Electric companies with service territory in Catawba 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 | |
| Rutherford Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 78,498 | Reporting | |
| City of Newton - (NC) | Municipal | 4,946 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Maiden - (NC) | Municipal | 1,346 | 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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Catawba County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Catawba County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Catawba 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 Catawba County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Rutherford Elec Member Corp, City of Newton - (NC) and 1 others provide electric service in Catawba County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Catawba County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 23–31, 2017. It peaked at 30,796 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Catawba County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 509 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 77 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 384 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Catawba County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/catawba-county