Martin County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Martin County, North Carolina share live outage data (Edgecombe-Martin County E M C), and none of them report outages here right now. Virginia Electric & Power Co and City of Washington - (NC) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Martin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Martin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 164 significant power outages in Martin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Aug 4–5, 2020) came when tornadoes left 9,474 customers (71.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 58 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 92nd of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
August is the riskiest month: it accounted for 34% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 49 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Martin County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 14 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,947 customers (14.7%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 4–5, 2020 | 9,474(71.4%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Mar 27, 2018 | 5,361(40.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Oct 8–13, 2016 | 4,801(36.2%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 4 | May 19–20, 2015 | 3,623(27.3%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Jun 3, 2016 | 3,482(26.2%) | 1 | Flooding |
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 Martin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Martin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 133,095 | Not reporting | |
| City of Washington - (NC) | Municipal | 14,314 | Not reporting | |
| Halifax Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 12,378 | Not reporting | |
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C | Cooperative | 11,942 | Reporting | |
| City of Robersonville - (NC) | Municipal | 893 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Hamilton - (NC) | Municipal | 245 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Oak City - (NC) | Municipal | 225 | 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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Martin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Martin County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Martin 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 Martin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, City of Washington - (NC), Halifax Electric Member Corp, Edgecombe-Martin County E M C and 3 others provide electric service in Martin County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Martin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Aug 4–5, 2020. It peaked at 9,474 customers without power (71.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Martin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 164 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 58 min of power per year, and on 49 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Martin County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/martin-county