Lenoir County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Lenoir 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 Tri-County Elec Member Corp (NC) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Lenoir County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lenoir County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 215 significant power outages in Lenoir County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 8–15, 2016) came when flooding left 10,490 customers (69.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 9 hr 20 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 77th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 59% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 80 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lenoir County has fallen recently: about 4 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 24 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 2, 2025) affected 191 customers (1.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 8–15, 2016 | 10,490(69.3%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 2 | Dec 23–24, 2022 | 9,769(64.5%) | 2 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 3 | Sep 13–19, 2018 | 8,518(56.2%) | 7 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Sep 6, 2019 | 5,992(39.6%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Aug 4, 2020 | 5,556(36.7%) | 1 | Hurricane Isaias |
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 Lenoir County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lenoir 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 | |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (NC) | Cooperative | 27,419 | Not reporting | |
| City of Kinston - (NC) | Municipal | 12,042 | Not reporting | |
| Pitt & Greene Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 9,267 | Not reporting | |
| Town of La Grange - (NC) | Municipal | 1,949 | 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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Lenoir County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lenoir County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lenoir 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 Lenoir County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp, Tri-County Elec Member Corp (NC), City of Kinston - (NC) and 2 others provide electric service in Lenoir County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Lenoir County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 8–15, 2016. It peaked at 10,490 customers without power (69.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Lenoir County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 215 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 9 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 80 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. "Lenoir County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/lenoir-county