Granville County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Granville 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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Granville County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Granville County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 468 significant power outages in Granville County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 26 – May 2, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 82,528 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 37 hr 3 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 29th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 340 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Granville County has fallen recently: about 30 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 43 hr 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 85 customers (1.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 26 – May 2, 2022 | 82,528(100%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Oct 17–18, 2022 | 12,093(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 9, 2025 | 11,070(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Oct 11–15, 2018 | 10,204(100%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 5 | Jun 23–24, 2016 | 7,916(100%) | 2 | Hail and lightning |
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 Granville County?
Electric companies with service territory in Granville County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 2,274,896 | Not reporting | |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 133,095 | Not reporting | |
| Wake Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 58,987 | Not reporting | |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 34,871 | Not reporting | |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 142 | 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
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Granville County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Granville County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Granville 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 Granville County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Virginia Electric & Power Co, Wake Electric Membership Corp and 2 others provide electric service in Granville County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Granville County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 26 – May 2, 2022. It peaked at 82,528 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Granville County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 468 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 37 hr 3 min of power per year, and on 340 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Granville County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/granville-county