Lincoln County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Lincoln County, North Carolina share live outage data (EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Rutherford Elec Member Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and City of Lincolnton - (NC) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Lincoln County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lincoln County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 272 significant power outages in Lincoln County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024) came when Hurricane Helene left 23,646 customers (92.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 13 hr of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 67th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 43% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 86 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lincoln County has risen recently: about 19 hr 51 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 9 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 27–29, 2025) affected 1,310 customers (5.1%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024 | 23,646(92.5%) | 8 | Hurricane Helene |
| 2 | Nov 28, 2023 | 10,486(41%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Oct 29–31, 2020 | 8,551(33.5%) | 3 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 4 | Feb 9, 2017 | 6,955(27.2%) | 1 | High winds |
| 5 | Jun 30, 2025 | 6,555(25.6%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
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 Lincoln County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lincoln 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 | |
| Rutherford Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 78,498 | Reporting | |
| City of Lincolnton - (NC) | Municipal | 3,042 | 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
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Lincoln County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lincoln County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Rutherford Elec Member Corp, City of Lincolnton - (NC) provide electric service in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Lincoln County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2024. It peaked at 23,646 customers without power (92.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Helene.
How often does the power go out in Lincoln County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 272 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 13 hr of power per year, and on 86 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. "Lincoln County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/lincoln-county