Moore County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Moore County, North Carolina share live outage data (Lumbee River Elec Member Corp, Central Electric Membership Corp. - (NC)), 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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Current outages
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Moore County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Moore County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 525 significant power outages in Moore County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Nov 28 – Dec 7, 2022) left 40,736 customers (100% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 158 hr 47 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 8th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
December is the riskiest month: it accounted for 45% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 441 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Moore County has risen recently: about 210 hr 8 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 107 hr 27 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15–16, 2025) affected 841 customers (14.7%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 28 – Dec 7, 2022 | 40,736(100%) | 10 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Sep 10–24, 2018 | 27,985(100%) | 15 | Flooding |
| 3 | Oct 7–14, 2016 | 20,868(100%) | 8 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jan 16–21, 2022 | 18,891(100%) | 6 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Sep 30 – Oct 4, 2022 | 18,125(100%) | 5 | Hurricane Ian |
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 Moore County?
Electric companies with service territory in Moore County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Lumbee River Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 68,285 | Reporting | |
| Randolph Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 34,312 | Not reporting | |
| Central Electric Membership Corp. - (NC) | Cooperative | 23,325 | 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.
Local outage news
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Cities in Moore County
Pinehurst, Southern Pines
Nearby counties
Moore County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Moore County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Moore 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 Moore County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Lumbee River Elec Member Corp, Randolph Electric Member Corp, Central Electric Membership Corp. - (NC) and 1 others provide electric service in Moore County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Moore County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Nov 28 – Dec 7, 2022. It peaked at 40,736 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Moore County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 525 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 158 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 441 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. "Moore County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/moore-county