Hoke County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Hoke County, North Carolina share live outage data (Lumbee River Elec Member Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Progress - (NC) does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Hoke County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hoke County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 307 significant power outages in Hoke County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 13–21, 2018) came when flooding left 10,102 customers (78.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 16 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 71st of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 53% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 97 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hoke County has fallen recently: about 7 hr 50 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 42 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 20, 2025) affected 721 customers (5.6%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13–21, 2018 | 10,102(78.2%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jan 22–24, 2016 | 9,973(77.2%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Oct 3–4, 2018 | 7,099(55%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Aug 7–8, 2023 | 6,081(47.1%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jan 16–22, 2022 | 5,892(45.6%) | 7 | Winter storm |
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 Hoke County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hoke County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Lumbee River Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 68,285 | 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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Hoke County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hoke County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hoke 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 Hoke County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Lumbee River Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Hoke County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Hoke County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 13–21, 2018. It peaked at 10,102 customers without power (78.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Hoke County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 307 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 97 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hoke County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/hoke-county