Power Outage in Cary, NC

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Duke Energy
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Duke Energy
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Apex North Carolina Electric Utilities
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Wake Electric Memebership Corporation
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Wake Forest Power
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Cary Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

May 27, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind

A couple of trees were blown down. One tree fell onto a power line.

Cary - Wilbon
April 17, 2006 - Thunderstorm Wind

TREE DOWN ON POWERLINES ON TRENTON ROAD.

Cary - Cary
March 8, 2005 - Thunderstorm Wind

A utility building was blown away in town. Large trees were blown down on Ten Ten Road. Homes were damaged in the Fairview area, north of Fuquay-Varina, with widespread reports of trees down and power outages. Six to eight homes were damaged just southwest of Garner, with large pine and oak trees on houses. Numerous trees were blown down on Senter Farm Road.

Cary - Cary
August 18, 2000 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines blown down.

Cary - Cary

News

Tropical Storm Nicole power outages NC: Here's what to do before, during, after a power outage; check power outages in your area - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham

Tracking Nicole power outages NC: Here's what to do before, during, after a power outage; check power outages in your area

Nov 10, 2022

Marching In Solidarity With Iranians + Accidents Ahead Of Halloween | Raleigh, NC Patch

Marching In Solidarity With Iranians + Accidents Ahead Of Halloween - Raleigh, NC - The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Raleigh.

Oct 30, 2022

Ian power outages NC: Thousands spend the night without electricity across after Ian leaves his mark across North Carolina - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham

From the Carolina coast to Central NC, Ian leaves thousands in the dark after heavy rains, strong winds bring down trees and power lines.

Sep 30, 2022

Tracking post-tropical cyclone Ian: Ian pounds NC with rain, winds prompting flood and tornado watches, warnings - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham

Hurricane Ian downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone as it churns out of SC; NC expected to get high winds, heavy rain at times.

Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian North Carolina Zoom In Zoom In

Early Saturday, President Biden approved a state of emergency in North Carolina and "ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Ian."

Sep 25, 2022

2 Wake County schools to dismiss early for power outage Open Navigation Close Navigation

The outage, which has impacted more than 1,400 customers in Cary, was caused by a vehicle striking equipment, according to Duke Power.

Aug 22, 2022

Some in Apex without cell phone, internet service after fiber line cut Zoom In

Many people in Apex have lost internet access and cellular phone service on Tuesday after a fiber line was cut.

Jul 26, 2022

100,000+ residents without power in central NC after storms

Tens of thousands of residents have been left without power in the wake of Friday night's storms.

Jun 17, 2022

Duke Energy as of 7:20 p.m. reported 88,000 power outages near Raleigh and 11,000 outages in Durham with 2,000 power outages in Hillsborough. Open Navigation Close Navigation

100K+ power outages in central NC as severe storms hit Triangle

Jun 17, 2022

Crash in Nash County kills 2; more than 60,000 without power in NC Zoom In

Sleet and snow are already falling in the Triangle, and a long day of power outages and icy conditions could be ahead.

Jan 16, 2022

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8630 macedonia lake drive has power outage

F A | September 30, 2022  

Experiencing a power outage at 101 Bastille Court, Cary, 27511

Roy Jacobstein & Linda Ippolito | September 27, 2020  

Power outage last night around 2:30am. Power was out, on, out, on for about 10 min. This problem is happening more and more especially during the afternoons. Power is not as reliable since Progress Energy took over.

Fred Rice | December 02, 2019  

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@AppStateJen | 06:21 PM - 5 Feb 2023

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@NCEmergency | 06:34 AM - 26 Jan 2023

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@ABC11_WTVD | 04:15 AM - 26 Jan 2023

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@NCEmergency | 07:04 AM - 23 Jan 2023

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@forrester_allen | 04:28 PM - 9 Jan 2023

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@forrester_allen | 04:26 PM - 9 Jan 2023

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@ABC11_WTVD | 02:30 AM - 7 Jan 2023

Ultimately they said they were not as prepared as they should have been for the weather conditions. https://t.co/4jTAhSo5rH

@ABC11_WTVD | 05:45 PM - 3 Jan 2023

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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Cary, North Carolina

City Cary
County Wake
State North Carolina (NC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 27511, 27512, 27513, 27518, 27519

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