Lee County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Lee County, North Carolina share live outage data (Central Electric Membership Corp. - (NC)), 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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Lee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 402 significant power outages in Lee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jan 26–30, 2017) came when a winter storm left 19,796 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 18 hr 38 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 47th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 18% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 223 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lee County has fallen recently: about 15 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 21 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 13–15, 2025) affected 1,999 customers (15.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 26–30, 2017 | 19,796(100%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Oct 8–13, 2016 | 13,468(100%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Apr 11–12, 2024 | 11,501(88%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 11–19, 2018 | 9,775(74.8%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 5 | Apr 11–14, 2020 | 8,972(68.7%) | 4 | 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 Lee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Central Electric Membership Corp. - (NC) | Cooperative | 23,325 | 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
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Lee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lee 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 Lee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Central Electric Membership Corp. - (NC) provide electric service in Lee County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Lee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jan 26–30, 2017. It peaked at 19,796 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in Lee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 402 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 18 hr 38 min of power per year, and on 223 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lee County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/lee-county