Tyrrell County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Tyrrell 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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Tyrrell County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Tyrrell County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 150 significant power outages in Tyrrell County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 6–8, 2019) came when Hurricane Dorian left 2,393 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 12 hr 11 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 72nd of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
September is the riskiest month: it accounted for 47% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 101 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Tyrrell County has fallen recently: about 6 hr 53 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 17 hr 28 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 15, 2025) affected 127 customers (6.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 6–8, 2019 | 2,393(100%) | 3 | Hurricane Dorian |
| 2 | Jan 5, 2021 | 2,378(100%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Jan 7–8, 2017 | 2,376(100%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jun 17, 2016 | 2,334(100%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 9–12, 2016 | 1,998(100%) | 4 | Flooding |
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 Tyrrell County?
Electric companies with service territory in Tyrrell County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy Virginia | Investor Owned | 133,095 | 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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Tyrrell County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Tyrrell County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Tyrrell 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 Tyrrell County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Virginia Electric & Power Co provide electric service in Tyrrell County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Tyrrell County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 6–8, 2019. It peaked at 2,393 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to Hurricane Dorian.
How often does the power go out in Tyrrell County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 150 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 12 hr 11 min of power per year, and on 101 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Tyrrell County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/tyrrell-county