Pender County, NC Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, 2 customers in Pender County, North Carolina were without power, reported by Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp | 2 |
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Pender County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pender County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 301 significant power outages in Pender County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 23–24, 2022) came when Winter Storm Elliott left 245,938 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 32 hr 16 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 34th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 65% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 129 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pender County has fallen recently: about 9 hr 14 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 55 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 733 customers (5%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 23–24, 2022 | 245,938(100%) | 2 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 2 | Aug 4–6, 2020 | 29,214(100%) | 3 | Hurricane Isaias |
| 3 | Sep 13–27, 2018 | 20,660(100%) | 15 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Oct 8–12, 2016 | 14,719(99.8%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 5 | Sep 5–6, 2019 | 9,316(63.2%) | 2 | Tornadoes |
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 Pender County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pender 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 | 2 out | |
| 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.
Local outage news
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Pender County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pender County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST, 2 customers in Pender County were without power according to Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp.
Which electric company serves Pender County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Jones-Onslow Elec Member Corp, Four County Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Pender County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Pender County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 23–24, 2022. It peaked at 245,938 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm elliott.
How often does the power go out in Pender County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 301 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 32 hr 16 min of power per year, and on 129 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pender County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/pender-county