Duplin County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Duplin County, North Carolina share live outage data (Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Progress - (NC) and Four County Elec Member Corp do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Duplin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Duplin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 345 significant power outages in Duplin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 12–24, 2018) came when flooding left 12,989 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 31 hr 29 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 35th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 66% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 185 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Duplin County has fallen recently: about 12 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 50 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–21, 2025) affected 1,099 customers (11.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 12–24, 2018 | 12,989(100%) | 13 | Flooding |
| 2 | Oct 8–14, 2016 | 10,146(100%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 3 | Aug 23 – Sep 7, 2019 | 8,689(93.9%) | 16 | Hurricane Dorian |
| 4 | Jun 2–6, 2022 | 6,716(72.5%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Sep 14, 2016 | 6,358(68.7%) | 1 | 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 Duplin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Duplin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 85,801 | Reporting | |
| Four County Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 35,959 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (NC) | Cooperative | 27,419 | 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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Duplin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Duplin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Duplin 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 Duplin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp, Four County Elec Member Corp, Tri-County Elec Member Corp (NC) provide electric service in Duplin County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Duplin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 12–24, 2018. It peaked at 12,989 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Duplin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 345 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 31 hr 29 min of power per year, and on 185 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Duplin County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/duplin-county