Stokes County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Stokes 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 Surry-Yadkin Elec Member Corp do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Stokes County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Stokes County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 452 significant power outages in Stokes County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2020) came when severe thunderstorms left 13,632 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 48 hr 53 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 22nd of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 39% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 275 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Stokes County has fallen recently: about 30 hr 17 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 67 hr 29 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29–30, 2025) affected 324 customers (5.2%) amid high winds.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2020 | 13,632(100%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jan 13–15, 2019 | 10,451(100%) | 3 | Ice storm |
| 3 | Oct 11–16, 2018 | 9,036(100%) | 6 | Flooding |
| 4 | Sep 30 – Oct 2, 2022 | 6,846(100%) | 3 | Hurricane Ian |
| 5 | Jul 23, 2018 | 4,388(70.3%) | 1 | 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 Stokes County?
Electric companies with service territory in Stokes 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 | |
| Surry-Yadkin Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 28,798 | 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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Stokes County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Stokes County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Stokes 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 Stokes County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp, Surry-Yadkin Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Stokes County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Stokes County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 29 – Nov 2, 2020. It peaked at 13,632 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Stokes County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 452 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 48 hr 53 min of power per year, and on 275 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. "Stokes County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/stokes-county