Perquimans County, NC Power Outages
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Perquimans County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Perquimans County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 123 significant power outages in Perquimans County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 22–23, 2022) came when Winter Storm Elliott left 2,945 customers (37.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 9 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 95th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 15% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 66 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Perquimans County has risen recently: about 3 hr 44 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 35 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26–27, 2025) affected 712 customers (9%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 22–23, 2022 | 2,945(37.2%) | 2 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 2 | Jun 27, 2023 | 2,265(28.6%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Aug 10, 2019 | 2,125(26.9%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 4–6, 2019 | 2,124(26.9%) | 3 | Tornadoes |
| 5 | Jan 10, 2024 | 2,062(26.1%) | 1 | 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 Perquimans County?
Electric companies with service territory in Perquimans County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 133,095 | Not reporting | |
| Roanoke Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 15,996 | Not reporting | |
| Albemarle Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 13,951 | Not reporting | |
| City of Hertford - (NC) | Municipal | 1,202 | 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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Perquimans County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Perquimans County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Perquimans 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 Perquimans County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co, Roanoke Electric Member Corp, Albemarle Electric Member Corp, City of Hertford - (NC) provide electric service in Perquimans County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Perquimans County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 22–23, 2022. It peaked at 2,945 customers without power (37.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm elliott.
How often does the power go out in Perquimans County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 123 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 9 min of power per year, and on 66 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Perquimans County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/perquimans-county