Power Outage in Wilmington, NC

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Last report: March 10, 2025

Here's How to Report Power Outage in Wilmington

To report a power outage in Wilmington, North Carolina, located in New Hanover County, please contact your local utility company using the following methods:

Contacts listed above can be used to report power outages in the following ZIP codes: 28401, 28402, 28403, 28404, 28405, 28406, 28407, 28408, 28409, 28410, 28411, 28412.

Recent Weather Related Causes of Power Outages in New Hanover County

Thunderstorm Wind. A few power lines and stop lights down. A tree fell on a house in the Hillsdale area.

February 07, 2020

Thunderstorm Wind. A tree was blown down across the road. Fences were also blown down along Hill Valley Walk. The power was out in the area.

June 02, 2019

Thunderstorm Wind. A tree was blown down on Waltmoor Rd. A power pole was snapped at the corner of Bethel and Amber Rd.

December 20, 2018

Thunderstorm Wind. Power lines were reported down on Castle St, and 18th St.

July 23, 2018

Strong Wind. Strong winds downed trees on Market Street, Masonboro Loop Rd, and Treybrook Rd. One tree fell on a power line and started a fire. Another tree fell across Greentree Rd.

February 10, 2010

Power Outage Related Posts on X from Wilmington, North Carolina

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@medwick - December 06, 2022 17:25

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@WWAY - December 05, 2022 14:30