Jones County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Jones County, North Carolina share live outage data (Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Progress - (NC) and Carteret-Craven El Member Corp do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Jones County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Jones County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 204 significant power outages in Jones County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–6, 2020) came when Hurricane Isaias left 4,323 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 47 hr 40 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 23rd of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 72% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 137 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Jones County has fallen recently: about 9 hr per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 86 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 29, 2025) affected 221 customers (9.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–6, 2020 | 4,323(100%) | 3 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 2 | Sep 13–24, 2018 | 4,309(100%) | 12 | Tornadoes |
| 3 | Oct 8–13, 2016 | 3,457(100%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jan 9–10, 2018 | 2,536(100%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Aug 2, 2019 | 2,489(100%) | 1 | 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 Jones County?
Electric companies with service territory in Jones County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 85,801 | Reporting | |
| Carteret-Craven El Member Corp | Cooperative | 43,756 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (NC) | Cooperative | 27,419 | Not reporting | |
| City of New Bern - (NC) | Municipal | 25,372 | 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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Jones County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Jones County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Jones 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 Jones County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp, Carteret-Craven El Member Corp, Tri-County Elec Member Corp (NC) and 1 others provide electric service in Jones County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Jones County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–6, 2020. It peaked at 4,323 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Isaias.
How often does the power go out in Jones County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 204 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 47 hr 40 min of power per year, and on 137 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Jones County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/jones-county