Robeson County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Robeson County, North Carolina share live outage data (Lumbee River Elec Member Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Progress - (NC) and Brunswick Electric Member Corp do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Robeson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Robeson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 271 significant power outages in Robeson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 8–17, 2016) came when flooding left 43,321 customers (71.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 22 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 76th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 66% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 48 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Robeson County has fallen recently: about 5 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 15 hr 43 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16, 2025) affected 1,966 customers (3.3%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 8–17, 2016 | 43,321(71.7%) | 10 | Flooding |
| 2 | Sep 13–21, 2018 | 35,665(59%) | 9 | Flooding |
| 3 | Jul 30–31, 2022 | 21,903(36.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 29 – Oct 2, 2022 | 19,504(32.3%) | 4 | Hurricane Ian |
| 5 | Oct 3, 2018 | 13,175(21.8%) | 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 Robeson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Robeson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Brunswick Electric (BEMC) | Cooperative | 118,326 | Not reporting | |
| Lumbee River Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 68,285 | Reporting | |
| City of Lumberton - (NC) | Municipal | 11,790 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Red Springs - (NC) | Municipal | 1,754 | 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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Robeson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Robeson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Robeson 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 Robeson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Brunswick Electric Member Corp, Lumbee River Elec Member Corp, City of Lumberton - (NC) and 1 others provide electric service in Robeson County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Robeson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 8–17, 2016. It peaked at 43,321 customers without power (71.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Robeson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 271 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 22 min of power per year, and on 48 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Robeson County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/robeson-county