Randolph County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Randolph County, North Carolina share live outage data (EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Central Electric Membership Corp. - (NC)), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Duke Energy Progress - (NC) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Randolph County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Randolph County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 416 significant power outages in Randolph County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 10–16, 2018) came when Hurricane Michael left 29,139 customers (93.2% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 14 hr of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 63rd of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 38% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 128 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Randolph County has fallen recently: about 11 hr per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 16 hr 60 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 21–22, 2025) affected 1,579 customers (5.1%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 10–16, 2018 | 29,139(93.2%) | 7 | Hurricane Michael |
| 2 | Apr 20, 2016 | 13,901(44.5%) | 1 | Wildfire |
| 3 | Jan 3–7, 2022 | 13,563(43.4%) | 5 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Dec 9–11, 2018 | 12,664(40.5%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Apr 26–30, 2019 | 12,602(40.3%) | 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 Randolph County?
Electric companies with service territory in Randolph 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 | |
| EnergyUnited | Cooperative | 145,028 | Reporting | |
| Town of High Point | Municipal | 44,670 | Not reporting | |
| Randolph Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 34,312 | Not reporting | |
| Central Electric Membership Corp. - (NC) | Cooperative | 23,325 | 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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Randolph County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Randolph County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Randolph 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 Randolph County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Town of High Point and 2 others provide electric service in Randolph County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Randolph County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 10–16, 2018. It peaked at 29,139 customers without power (93.2% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Michael.
How often does the power go out in Randolph County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 416 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 14 hr of power per year, and on 128 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. "Randolph County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/randolph-county