Vance County, NC Power Outages
Utilities serving Vance 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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Vance County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Vance County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 463 significant power outages in Vance County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 13–19, 2021) came when Winter Storm Uri left 15,555 customers (100% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 267 hr 26 min of power per year, more than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 6th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
October is the riskiest month: it accounted for 28% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 658 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Vance County has fallen recently: about 186 hr 32 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 348 hr 21 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16–19, 2025) affected 448 customers (51.9%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 13–19, 2021 | 15,555(100%) | 7 | Winter Storm Uri |
| 2 | Oct 11–16, 2018 | 10,759(100%) | 6 | Hurricane Michael |
| 3 | Feb 4–6, 2018 | 7,937(100%) | 3 | Winter storm |
| 4 | Jan 11–13, 2022 | 7,596(100%) | 3 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | Oct 17–18, 2022 | 7,292(100%) | 2 | 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 Vance County?
Electric companies with service territory in Vance County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| Wake Electric Membership Corp | Cooperative | 58,987 | Not reporting | |
| Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative | Cooperative | 142 | 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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Vance County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Vance County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Vance 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 Vance County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), Wake Electric Membership Corp, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative provide electric service in Vance County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Vance County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 13–19, 2021. It peaked at 15,555 customers without power (100% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm uri.
How often does the power go out in Vance County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 463 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 267 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 658 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. "Vance County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/vance-county