Chowan County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Chowan 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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Chowan County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Chowan County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 59 significant power outages in Chowan County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–6, 2020) came when Hurricane Isaias left 3,308 customers (27.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 40 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 99th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 26 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Chowan County has fallen recently: about 1 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 13 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Jun 17, 2025) affected 173 customers (1.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–6, 2020 | 3,308(27.5%) | 3 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 2 | Jan 9–10, 2024 | 2,351(19.5%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 18, 2023 | 2,338(19.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 29–30, 2022 | 2,327(19.3%) | 2 | Hurricane Ian |
| 5 | Aug 23, 2019 | 2,195(18.2%) | 1 | 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 Chowan County?
Electric companies with service territory in Chowan 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 | |
| Albemarle Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 13,951 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Edenton - (NC) | Municipal | 4,317 | 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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Chowan County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Chowan County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Chowan 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 Chowan County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Roanoke Electric Member Corp, Albemarle Electric Member Corp, Town of Edenton - (NC) provide electric service in Chowan County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Chowan County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–6, 2020. It peaked at 3,308 customers without power (27.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Isaias.
How often does the power go out in Chowan County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 59 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 26 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Chowan County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/chowan-county