Surry County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Surry 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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Surry County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Surry County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 413 significant power outages in Surry County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 24 – Oct 2, 2024) came when severe thunderstorms left 19,967 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 23 hr 2 min of power per year, close to the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 42nd of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 243 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Surry County has risen recently: about 31 hr 34 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 14 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 19, 2025) affected 271 customers (2.5%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 24 – Oct 2, 2024 | 19,967(100%) | 9 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 28–29, 2023 | 5,469(50.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Mar 2–4, 2018 | 5,454(50.3%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Jan 4–7, 2025 | 5,411(49.9%) | 4 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Apr 1–2, 2023 | 4,366(40.2%) | 2 | High winds |
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 Surry County?
Electric companies with service territory in Surry County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Carolinas | Investor Owned | 2,274,896 | Not 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.
Local outage news
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Surry County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Surry County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Surry 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 Surry County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Surry-Yadkin Elec Member Corp provide electric service in Surry County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Surry County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 24 – Oct 2, 2024. It peaked at 19,967 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 Surry County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 413 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 23 hr 2 min of power per year, and on 243 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. "Surry County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/surry-county