Richmond County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Richmond 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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Richmond County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Richmond County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 340 significant power outages in Richmond County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 14–22, 2018) came when flooding left 18,446 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 16 hr 36 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 54th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 169 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Richmond County has fallen recently: about 9 hr 20 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 23 hr 53 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 13, 2025) affected 357 customers (2.8%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 14–22, 2018 | 18,446(100%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 2 | Apr 12–21, 2020 | 12,499(99.3%) | 10 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 8–14, 2016 | 7,444(59.1%) | 7 | Flooding |
| 4 | May 24, 2022 | 5,602(44.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 14–17, 2016 | 5,251(41.7%) | 4 | 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 Richmond County?
Electric companies with service territory in Richmond County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Pee Dee Electric Member Corp | Cooperative | 22,355 | 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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Richmond County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Richmond County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Richmond 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 Richmond County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Pee Dee Electric Member Corp provide electric service in Richmond County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Richmond County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 14–22, 2018. It peaked at 18,446 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Richmond County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 340 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 16 hr 36 min of power per year, and on 169 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Richmond County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/richmond-county