Harnett County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Harnett County, North Carolina share live outage data (Central Electric Membership Corp. - (NC)), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Progress - (NC) and South River Elec Member Corp do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Harnett County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Harnett County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 419 significant power outages in Harnett County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 8–14, 2016) came when flooding left 29,527 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 18 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 49th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 162 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Harnett County has fallen recently: about 10 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 25 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 13, 2025) affected 538 customers (2.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 8–14, 2016 | 29,527(100%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 11–19, 2018 | 22,331(100%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jan 22–25, 2016 | 19,153(86.8%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Feb 12, 2019 | 13,627(61.8%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Dec 23–26, 2022 | 11,945(54.1%) | 4 | Winter Storm Elliott |
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 Harnett County?
Electric companies with service territory in Harnett County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| South River Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 49,067 | Not reporting | |
| Central Electric Membership Corp. - (NC) | Cooperative | 23,325 | 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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Harnett County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Harnett County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Harnett 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 Harnett County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), South River Elec Member Corp, Central Electric Membership Corp. - (NC) provide electric service in Harnett County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Harnett County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 8–14, 2016. It peaked at 29,527 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Harnett County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 419 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 18 min of power per year, and on 162 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. "Harnett County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/harnett-county