Hyde County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Hyde 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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Hyde County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Hyde County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 193 significant power outages in Hyde County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 4–10, 2019) came when flooding left 4,280 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 107 hr 35 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 15th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 55% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 321 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Hyde County has fallen recently: about 40 hr 59 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 174 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 30, 2025) affected 77 customers (11%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 4–10, 2019 | 4,280(100%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jul 7–8, 2023 | 3,334(100%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 29 – Jun 2, 2018 | 3,188(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 20–21, 2018 | 3,173(100%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | Sep 13–16, 2018 | 2,984(100%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
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 Hyde County?
Electric companies with service territory in Hyde County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 133,095 | Not reporting | |
| Tideland Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 24,726 | 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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Hyde County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Hyde County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Hyde 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 Hyde County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Tideland Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Hyde County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Hyde County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 4–10, 2019. It peaked at 4,280 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Hyde County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 193 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 107 hr 35 min of power per year, and on 321 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Hyde County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/hyde-county