Onslow County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Onslow County, North Carolina don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Onslow County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Onslow County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 237 significant power outages in Onslow County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 13–21, 2018) came when tornadoes left 71,864 customers (92.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr 52 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 59th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 77% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 44 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Onslow County has fallen recently: about 2 hr 28 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 27 hr 15 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 4–5, 2025) affected 1,013 customers (1.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13–21, 2018 | 71,864(92.5%) | 9 | Tornadoes |
| 2 | Aug 4–6, 2020 | 50,789(65.4%) | 3 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 3 | Oct 7–11, 2016 | 30,149(38.8%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 4 | Jan 16–18, 2025 | 22,805(29.4%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Apr 30, 2017 | 21,431(27.6%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Onslow County?
Electric companies with service territory in Onslow County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 85,801 | Not reporting | |
| Carteret-Craven El Member Corp | Cooperative | 43,756 | Not reporting | |
| Four County Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 35,959 | 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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Onslow County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Onslow County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Onslow 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 Onslow County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp, Carteret-Craven El Member Corp, Four County Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Onslow County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Onslow County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 13–21, 2018. It peaked at 71,864 customers without power (92.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to tornadoes.
How often does the power go out in Onslow County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 237 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 44 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Onslow County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/onslow-county