Franklin County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Franklin 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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Franklin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Franklin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 301 significant power outages in Franklin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 6–8, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 15,099 customers (55.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 41 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 81st of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 82 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Franklin County has held roughly steady recently: about 7 hr 2 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 8 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 1,103 customers (4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 6–8, 2020 | 15,099(55.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 8–10, 2023 | 12,839(47%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 8–12, 2016 | 10,889(39.9%) | 5 | Hurricane Matthew |
| 4 | Jun 16–18, 2022 | 6,238(22.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 11–14, 2018 | 6,213(22.8%) | 4 | Hurricane Michael |
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 Franklin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Franklin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Wake Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 58,987 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Louisburg - (NC) | Municipal | 2,132 | 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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Franklin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Franklin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Franklin 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 Franklin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Wake Electric Membership Corp, Town of Louisburg - (NC) provide electric service in Franklin County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Franklin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 6–8, 2020. It peaked at 15,099 customers without power (55.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Franklin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 301 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 41 min of power per year, and on 82 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. "Franklin County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/franklin-county