Greene County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Greene 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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Greene County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Greene County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 120 significant power outages in Greene County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 8–13, 2016) came when flooding left 2,799 customers (51% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 14 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 91st of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 46% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 40 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Greene County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 44 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 23, 2025) affected 183 customers (3.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 8–13, 2016 | 2,799(51%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 16–18, 2019 | 2,409(43.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 11–17, 2018 | 2,270(41.4%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 4 | Dec 23–24, 2022 | 2,175(39.6%) | 2 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 5 | May 15–16, 2022 | 2,082(37.9%) | 2 | 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 Greene County?
Electric companies with service territory in Greene County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wilson - (NC) | Municipal | 38,293 | Not reporting | |
| Pitt & Greene Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 9,267 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Stantonsburg - (NC) | Municipal | 1,335 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Hookerton - (NC) | Municipal | 398 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Walstonburg | Municipal | 137 | 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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Greene County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Greene County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Greene 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 Greene County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), City of Wilson - (NC), Pitt & Greene Elec Member Corp, Town of Stantonsburg - (NC) and 2 others provide electric service in Greene County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Greene County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 8–13, 2016. It peaked at 2,799 customers without power (51% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Greene County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 120 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 14 min of power per year, and on 40 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Greene County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/greene-county