Johnston County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Johnston 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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Johnston County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Johnston County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 524 significant power outages in Johnston County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 8–14, 2016) came when flooding left 39,337 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 33 hr 58 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 31st of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 361 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Johnston County has fallen recently: about 26 hr 25 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 41 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 21, 2025) affected 300 customers (2.2%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 8–14, 2016 | 39,337(100%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jan 20–31, 2016 | 30,913(100%) | 12 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Sep 13–19, 2018 | 28,356(100%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 4 | Dec 19–20, 2019 | 18,184(100%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 9–12, 2018 | 14,853(100%) | 4 | Hurricane Michael |
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 Johnston County?
Electric companies with service territory in Johnston County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Wake Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 58,987 | Not reporting | |
| South River Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 49,067 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wilson - (NC) | Municipal | 38,293 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (NC) | Cooperative | 27,419 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Clayton - (NC) | Municipal | 9,415 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Smithfield - (NC) | Municipal | 5,830 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Selma - (NC) | Municipal | 3,049 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Benson - (NC) | Municipal | 2,245 | 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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Johnston County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Johnston County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Johnston 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 Johnston County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Wake Electric Membership Corp, South River Elec Member Corp, City of Wilson - (NC) and 5 others provide electric service in Johnston County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Johnston County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 8–14, 2016. It peaked at 39,337 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Johnston County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 524 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 33 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 361 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Johnston County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/johnston-county