Orange County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Orange 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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Orange County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Orange County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 462 significant power outages in Orange County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 11–15, 2018) came when Hurricane Michael left 29,013 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 30 hr 52 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 37th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 278 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Orange County has risen recently: about 34 hr 55 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 26 hr 49 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 1,688 customers (8.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 11–15, 2018 | 29,013(100%) | 5 | Hurricane Michael |
| 2 | Jul 5–10, 2025 | 23,235(100%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 3 | Sep 25 – Oct 3, 2022 | 16,403(85.6%) | 9 | Hurricane Ian |
| 4 | Feb 25–27, 2015 | 14,879(77.6%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 15–19, 2023 | 14,804(77.3%) | 5 | 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 Orange County?
Electric companies with service territory in Orange County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 2,274,896 | Not reporting | |
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 34,871 | 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 Orange County
Chapel Hill, Carrboro
Nearby counties
Orange County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Orange County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Orange 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 Orange County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Piedmont Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Orange County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Orange County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 11–15, 2018. It peaked at 29,013 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 Orange County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 462 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 30 hr 52 min of power per year, and on 278 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. "Orange County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/orange-county