Davidson County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Davidson 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 Town of High Point do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Davidson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Davidson 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 Davidson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 11–16, 2018) came when flooding left 26,329 customers (70% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 50 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 74th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 76 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Davidson County has fallen recently: about 9 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 12 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,558 customers (4.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 11–16, 2018 | 26,329(70%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 2 | Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2020 | 11,758(31.3%) | 5 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 3 | Jun 26–27, 2023 | 11,152(29.7%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 26 – Jul 1, 2022 | 11,090(29.5%) | 6 | Hail and lightning |
| 5 | Apr 25–27, 2019 | 9,799(26.1%) | 3 | 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 Davidson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Davidson 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 | |
| Town of High Point | Municipal | 44,670 | Not reporting | |
| City of Lexington - (NC) | Municipal | 20,576 | 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
No Davidson County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Davidson County
Thomasville, Lexington
Nearby counties
Davidson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Davidson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Davidson 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 Davidson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Town of High Point, City of Lexington - (NC) provide electric service in Davidson County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Davidson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 11–16, 2018. It peaked at 26,329 customers without power (70% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Davidson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 356 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 76 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. "Davidson County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/davidson-county