Edgecombe County, NC Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, 2 customers in Edgecombe County, North Carolina were without power, reported by Edgecombe-Martin County E M C.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C | 2 |
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Edgecombe County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Edgecombe County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 142 significant power outages in Edgecombe County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 22, 2023) left 4,195 customers (21.4% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 14 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 96th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 16% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 23 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Edgecombe County has risen recently: about 2 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 37 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 5–6, 2025) affected 375 customers (1.9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 22, 2023 | 4,195(21.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Aug 29, 2022 | 4,152(21.2%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jun 14–16, 2025 | 2,994(15.3%) | 3 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 19, 2025 | 2,621(13.4%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 26, 2024 | 2,616(13.4%) | 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 Edgecombe County?
Electric companies with service territory in Edgecombe County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 133,095 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wilson - (NC) | Municipal | 38,293 | Not reporting | |
| City of Rocky Mount - (NC) | Municipal | 29,489 | Not reporting | |
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C | Cooperative | 11,942 | 2 out | |
| Pitt & Greene Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 9,267 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Tarboro - (NC) | Municipal | 6,359 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Sharpsburg - (NC) | Municipal | 1,260 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Pinetops - (NC) | Municipal | 704 | Not reporting | |
| Town of MacClesfield - (NC) | Municipal | 274 | 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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Edgecombe County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Edgecombe County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, 2 customers in Edgecombe County were without power according to Edgecombe-Martin County E M C.
Which electric company serves Edgecombe County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Virginia Electric & Power Co, City of Wilson - (NC), City of Rocky Mount - (NC) and 6 others provide electric service in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Edgecombe County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 22, 2023. It peaked at 4,195 customers without power (21.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Edgecombe County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 142 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 23 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Edgecombe County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/edgecombe-county