Hertford County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Hertford 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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Hertford County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hertford County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 175 significant power outages in Hertford County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 23–25, 2018) came when severe thunderstorms left 5,655 customers (40.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 33 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 93rd of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 24% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 52 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hertford County has fallen recently: about 2 hr per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 6 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 143 customers (1%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 23–25, 2018 | 5,655(40.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 4–5, 2020 | 4,964(35.4%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Jul 30, 2019 | 4,203(30%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jun 20–23, 2019 | 3,603(25.7%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 6–8, 2020 | 2,822(20.1%) | 3 | 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 Hertford County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hertford County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 133,095 | Not reporting | |
| Roanoke Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 15,996 | 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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Hertford County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hertford County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hertford 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 Hertford County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Roanoke Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Hertford County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Hertford County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 23–25, 2018. It peaked at 5,655 customers without power (40.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Hertford County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 175 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 33 min of power per year, and on 52 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hertford County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/hertford-county