Wilson County, NC Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Wilson County, North Carolina share live outage data (Edgecombe-Martin County E M C), and none of them report outages here right now. Duke Energy Progress - (NC) and City of Wilson - (NC) do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Wilson County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Wilson County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 168 significant power outages in Wilson County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Oct 1, 2020) left 25,920 customers (72.7% of the county) without power. NOAA recorded no major storm in the area at the time.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 2 hr 3 min of power per year, less than the North Carolina average of 26 hr 3 min. That ranks 97th of 100 North Carolina counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
May is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 29 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Wilson County has risen recently: about 2 hr 35 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 31 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 1, 2025) affected 980 customers (2.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 1, 2020 | 25,920(72.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 2 | May 20, 2022 | 14,278(40.1%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Oct 29–30, 2020 | 13,355(37.5%) | 2 | Hurricane Zeta |
| 4 | Dec 23–24, 2022 | 12,516(35.1%) | 2 | Winter Storm Elliott |
| 5 | Oct 24, 2019 | 8,715(24.5%) | 1 | 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 Wilson County?
Electric companies with service territory in Wilson County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (NC) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | Investor Owned | 1,679,755 | Not reporting | |
| City of Wilson - (NC) | Municipal | 38,293 | Not reporting | |
| Tri-County Elec Member Corp (NC) | Cooperative | 27,419 | Not reporting | |
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C | Cooperative | 11,942 | Reporting | |
| Pitt & Greene Elec Member Corp | Cooperative | 9,267 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Stantonsburg - (NC) | Municipal | 1,335 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Sharpsburg - (NC) | Municipal | 1,260 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Lucama - (NC) | Municipal | 1,151 | Not reporting | |
| Town of Black Creek - (NC) | Municipal | 864 | 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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Wilson County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Wilson County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Wilson 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 Wilson County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Duke Energy Progress - (NC), City of Wilson - (NC), Tri-County Elec Member Corp (NC), Edgecombe-Martin County E M C and 5 others provide electric service in Wilson County, North Carolina.
What was the worst power outage in Wilson County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Oct 1, 2020. It peaked at 25,920 customers without power (72.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to no major storm reported.
How often does the power go out in Wilson County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 168 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 2 hr 3 min of power per year, and on 29 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Wilson County, NC Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/north-carolina/wilson-county