Montgomery County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Montgomery County, North Carolina share live outage data (EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Progress - (NC) and Randolph Electric Member Corp do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Montgomery County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Montgomery County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 449 significant power outages in Montgomery County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 11–17, 2018) came when Hurricane Michael left 8,564 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 33 hr 48 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 32nd of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 258 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Montgomery County has fallen recently: about 24 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 43 hr 8 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 62 customers (1.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 11–17, 2018 | 8,564(100%) | 7 | Hurricane Michael |
| 2 | Sep 27 – Oct 12, 2016 | 6,638(100%) | 16 | Flooding |
| 3 | Sep 10–20, 2018 | 6,620(100%) | 11 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jun 16–21, 2022 | 6,565(100%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 15–16, 2018 | 4,382(87%) | 2 | 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 Montgomery County?
Electric companies with service territory in Montgomery County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| EnergyUnited | Cooperative | 145,028 | Reporting | |
| Randolph Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 34,312 | Not reporting | |
| Pee Dee Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 22,355 | 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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Montgomery County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Montgomery County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Randolph Electric Member Corp, Pee Dee Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Montgomery County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 11–17, 2018. It peaked at 8,564 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Michael.
How often does the power go out in Montgomery County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 449 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 33 hr 48 min of power per year, and on 258 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. "Montgomery County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/montgomery-county