Mecklenburg County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Mecklenburg County, North Carolina share live outage data (EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Union Electric Membership Corp - (NC) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Current outages
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Mecklenburg County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mecklenburg County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 396 significant power outages in Mecklenburg County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 22 – Oct 5, 2024) came when flooding left 116,836 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 114 hr 31 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 13th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 983 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mecklenburg County has held roughly steady recently: about 117 hr 16 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 111 hr 45 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,650 customers (5.9%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 22 – Oct 5, 2024 | 116,836(100%) | 14 | Flooding |
| 2 | Dec 15, 2022 – Jan 6, 2023 | 105,751(100%) | 23 | Extreme cold |
| 3 | Apr 30 – May 19, 2024 | 75,384(100%) | 20 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Apr 24–25, 2017 | 65,797(100%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 17 – Jun 12, 2020 | 64,686(100%) | 27 | 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 Mecklenburg County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mecklenburg 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 | |
| Union Electric Membership Corp - (NC) | Cooperative | 90,148 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Huntersville - (NC) | Municipal | 10,027 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Cornelius - (NC) | Municipal | 4,026 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Pineville - (NC) | Municipal | 4,026 | Not reporting | |
| York Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 19 | 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
No Mecklenburg County outage headlines in the past week.
Cities in Mecklenburg County
Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, Matthews, Mint Hill, Davidson
Nearby counties
Mecklenburg County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mecklenburg County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Union Electric Membership Corp - (NC), Town of Huntersville - (NC) and 3 others provide electric service in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Mecklenburg County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 22 – Oct 5, 2024. It peaked at 116,836 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Mecklenburg County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 396 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 114 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 983 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. "Mecklenburg County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/mecklenburg-county