Rockingham County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Rockingham County, North Carolina share live outage data (EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC does not share live data, so check its outage map for real-time status.
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Rockingham County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rockingham County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 476 significant power outages in Rockingham County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 5–16, 2018) came when flooding left 33,309 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 73 hr 31 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 19th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 44% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 385 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rockingham County has fallen recently: about 33 hr 5 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 113 hr 56 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19–22, 2025) affected 225 customers (2.4%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 5–16, 2018 | 33,309(100%) | 12 | Flooding |
| 2 | Jan 13–15, 2019 | 20,355(100%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 3 | Feb 9–19, 2021 | 19,333(100%) | 11 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 4 | Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2020 | 14,551(100%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jun 16–19, 2022 | 11,740(100%) | 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 Rockingham County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rockingham County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 2,274,896 | Not reporting | |
| EnergyUnited | Cooperative | 145,028 | 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 Rockingham County
Eden, Reidsville
Nearby counties
Rockingham County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rockingham County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rockingham 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 Rockingham County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Rockingham County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 5–16, 2018. It peaked at 33,309 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to flooding.
How often does the power go out in Rockingham County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 476 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 73 hr 31 min of power per year, and on 385 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. "Rockingham County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/rockingham-county