Pitt County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Pitt County, North Carolina share live outage data (Edgecombe-Martin County E M C), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Progress - (NC) and Virginia Electric & Power Co do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Pitt County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Pitt County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 85 significant power outages in Pitt County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 5–6, 2025) came when severe thunderstorms left 23,397 customers (29% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 49 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 98th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 7 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Pitt County has risen recently: about 2 hr 46 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 51 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 2,719 customers (3.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 5–6, 2025 | 23,397(29%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 23, 2024 | 20,438(25.4%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Apr 17, 2025 | 11,394(14.1%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 4 | Jan 9–10, 2024 | 7,542(9.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Feb 8, 2023 | 6,013(7.5%) | 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 Pitt County?
Electric companies with service territory in Pitt County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 133,095 | Not reporting | |
| Greenville Utilities Comm | Municipal | 77,455 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wilson - (NC) | Municipal | 38,293 | Not reporting | |
| City of Washington - (NC) | Municipal | 14,314 | Not reporting | |
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C | Cooperative | 11,942 | Reporting | |
| Pitt & Greene Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 9,267 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Ayden - (NC) | Municipal | 5,012 | Not reporting | |
| City of Winterville - (NC) | Municipal | 3,427 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Farmville - (NC) | Municipal | 3,193 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Fountain - (NC) | Municipal | 297 | 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 Pitt County
Greenville
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Pitt County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Pitt County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Pitt 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 Pitt County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Virginia Electric & Power Co, Greenville Utilities Comm, City of Wilson - (NC) and 7 others provide electric service in Pitt County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Pitt County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 5–6, 2025. It peaked at 23,397 customers without power (29% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Pitt County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 85 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 49 min of power per year, and on 7 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Pitt County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/pitt-county