Iredell County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Iredell County, North Carolina share live outage data (EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and City of Statesville - (NC) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Iredell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Iredell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 412 significant power outages in Iredell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2020) came when Hurricane Zeta left 33,405 customers (94.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr 50 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 64th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 23% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 116 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Iredell County has held roughly steady recently: about 14 hr 36 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 13 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 388 customers (1.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2020 | 33,405(94.9%) | 4 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 2 | Aug 7–10, 2023 | 23,376(66.4%) | 4 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Sep 26 – Oct 2, 2024 | 16,509(46.9%) | 7 | Hurricane Helene |
| 4 | Oct 9–13, 2018 | 12,951(36.8%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 5 | Sep 17, 2024 | 11,449(32.5%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Iredell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Iredell County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 2,274,896 | Not reporting | |
| EnergyUnited | Cooperative | 145,028 | Reporting | |
| City of Statesville - (NC) | Municipal | 15,253 | 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.
Local outage news
- Power restored for 10,000 customers after major outage in Iredell CountyWCNC · Oct 27, 11:16 AM EDT
Cities in Iredell County
Mooresville, Statesville
Nearby counties
Iredell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Iredell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Iredell 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 Iredell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, City of Statesville - (NC) provide electric service in Iredell County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Iredell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2020. It peaked at 33,405 customers without power (94.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Zeta.
How often does the power go out in Iredell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 412 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr 50 min of power per year, and on 116 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. "Iredell County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/iredell-county