Power Outage in Carthage, NC

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Duke Energy
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(800) 419-6356 Report Online
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Central Electric Membership Corporation
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(877) 766-6769
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Randolph Electric Membership Corporation
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(877) 736-2633
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Xcel Energy
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(800) 895-1999 Report Online
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Duck River Electric Membership Corporation
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(931) 684-4621 Report Online
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Carthage Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

July 20, 2022 - Lightning

Lightning struck a power line along North McNeill Street.

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June 17, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down throughout the county.

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August 30, 2006 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous reports of trees and power lines down.

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November 11, 2002 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and powerlines were blown down.

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News

Hurricane Ian: Moore County ‘Very Fortunate’ After Seeing Minimal Impacts from Storm | News | thepilot.com

UPDATE (Oct. 2, 10 p.m.): Heavy rains and high winds from Hurricane Ian disrupted life in Moore County, at one point leaving nearly a quarter of the area’s electricity customers

Oct 3, 2022

Fires, downed trees, blocked roads, power outages reported as storms hit central NC | CBS 17 Open Navigation Close Navigation

There were more than 6,000 power outages in Durham County as of 4:35 p.m.

May 23, 2022

Impact of power outage in Moore County after winter storm

Duke Energy crews and contractors worked Monday to restore power in Moore County, which was one of the hardest-hit power outage areas in the state.

Jan 18, 2022

Crews restore power to most parts of N.C.

The storm dropped snow and ice across much of North Carolina.

Jan 17, 2022

Thousands still without power in Moore County on Tuesday morning Zoom In

More than 10,000 homes were without power in and around Southern Pines on Monday afternoon, more than 24 hours after snow, sleet and rain began the storm that brought down tree branches and power lines.

Jan 17, 2022

User Comments…

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Power down at 4am in Defeated Creek area. 8.5 hours without power.

Marie | January 03, 2022  

Power went out around 7:35pm. High winds are likely cause. No visible tree or line damages on property.

Joseph Hagans | September 19, 2018  

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Carthage, North Carolina

City Carthage
County Moore
State North Carolina (NC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 28327

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