Dare County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Dare 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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Dare County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Dare County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 212 significant power outages in Dare County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 6–9, 2019) came when Hurricane Dorian left 31,918 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 10 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 79th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 48% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 88 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Dare County has fallen recently: about 3 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15–16, 2025) affected 486 customers (2.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 6–9, 2019 | 31,918(100%) | 4 | Hurricane Dorian |
| 2 | Oct 9–13, 2016 | 20,894(88.4%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 3 | Sep 3–5, 2016 | 15,648(66.2%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Nov 15–18, 2019 | 9,511(40.3%) | 4 | Flooding |
| 5 | Aug 19, 2019 | 9,273(39.3%) | 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 Dare County?
Electric companies with service territory in Dare County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 133,095 | Not reporting | |
| Tideland Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 24,726 | Not reporting | |
| Cape Hatteras Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 8,194 | 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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Dare County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Dare County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Dare 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 Dare County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Tideland Electric Member Corp, Cape Hatteras Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Dare County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Dare County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 6–9, 2019. It peaked at 31,918 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Dorian.
How often does the power go out in Dare County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 212 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 10 min of power per year, and on 88 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Dare County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/dare-county