Rowan County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Rowan County, North Carolina share live outage data (EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC and Union Electric Membership Corp - (NC) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Rowan County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Rowan County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 482 significant power outages in Rowan County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 10–15, 2018) came when Hurricane Michael left 22,195 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 31 hr 1 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 36th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 27% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 311 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Rowan County has held roughly steady recently: about 32 hr 1 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 30 hr in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–20, 2025) affected 1,054 customers (6.2%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 10–15, 2018 | 22,195(100%) | 6 | Hurricane Michael |
| 2 | Aug 6–11, 2023 | 18,454(100%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Sep 26–29, 2024 | 13,915(82.1%) | 4 | Hurricane Helene |
| 4 | Jan 9–13, 2024 | 11,485(67.8%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Aug 26–28, 2025 | 8,808(52%) | 3 | 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 Rowan County?
Electric companies with service territory in Rowan 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 | |
| Union Electric Membership Corp - (NC) | Cooperative | 90,148 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Landis - (NC) | Municipal | 3,682 | 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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Rowan County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Rowan County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Rowan 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 Rowan County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Union Electric Membership Corp - (NC), Town of Landis - (NC) provide electric service in Rowan County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Rowan County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 10–15, 2018. It peaked at 22,195 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Michael.
How often does the power go out in Rowan County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 482 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 31 hr 1 min of power per year, and on 311 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. "Rowan County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/rowan-county