Person County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Person 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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Person County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Person County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 417 significant power outages in Person County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Dec 12, 2022) left 15,873 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 35 hr 20 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 30th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 36% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 224 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Person County has fallen recently: about 16 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 54 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 781 customers (14.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 12, 2022 | 15,873(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | Feb 13–22, 2021 | 14,263(100%) | 10 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 3 | Oct 11–15, 2018 | 13,866(100%) | 5 | Flooding |
| 4 | Nov 30 – Dec 4, 2020 | 8,109(100%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Jun 20–21, 2019 | 6,687(100%) | 2 | 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 Person County?
Electric companies with service territory in Person 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 | |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 133,095 | Not reporting | |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 34,871 | Not reporting | |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 142 | 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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Person County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Person County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Person 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 Person County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Virginia Electric & Power Co, Piedmont Electric Member Corp and 1 others provide electric service in Person County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Person County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Dec 12, 2022. It peaked at 15,873 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 Person County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 417 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 35 hr 20 min of power per year, and on 224 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Person County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/person-county