Power Outage in New Bern, NC

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New Bern Electric Department
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Duke Energy
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(800) 419-6356 Report Online
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Tideland EMC
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(800) 882-1001
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CCEC
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(800) 682-2217 Report Online
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JOEMC
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(910) 353-1940 Report Online
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New Bern Power Outages Caused by Weather

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May 9, 2023 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees were blown down onto powerlines.

Granthams - Granthams
July 6, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Utility company reports multiple power outages in an area northwest of New Bern, due to trees on the power lines.

Washington Forks - Washington Forks
June 17, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Multiple trees were blown down on roads in the city of New Bern and Fairfield Harbour. Tideland EMC reported 2,600 customers without power across the county.

New Bern - New Bern
June 12, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

One hundred forty seven power outages were reported in Fairfield Harbour due to trees and limbs down on equipment. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Granthams - Granthams
May 16, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Duke Energy reported 1,221 customers without power across western New Bern and the Trent Woods area.

Trent Woods - Trent Woods

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September 2, 2010

Hurricane Earl approached the North Carolina coast as a major category 3 hurricane on the 2nd, then moved offshore early on the 3rd as a category 2 hurricane on the Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Even though Earl's closest approach was around 100 miles, due to it's large size, a glancing blow was felt across the Outer Banks. Strong winds, storm surge, and heavy storm total rainfall of 3 to 5 inches resulted in 2.58 million dollars in total damages to crops and infrastructure across the area. Diamond Shoals buoy recorded the lowest pressure, 984.5 mb, at 0600 GMT on the 3rd. Frisco Airport near Hatteras reported the lowest pressure, 990.1 mb, on the coast at 0300 GMT on the 3rd. The highest measured surge, 4.27 feet, occurred on the Pamlico Sound at Hatteras village at 0942 GMT on the 3rd. The storm tide was 4.7 feet. Oceanside surge of 1 to 3 feet occurred across coastal Carteret, Hyde, and Dare counties resulting in minor to moderate beach erosion. The highest oceanside surge, 2.65 feet, was recorded at Duck with a storm tide of 5.19 feet at 1030 GMT on the 3rd. Winds were sustained at tropical storm force with wind gusts in excess of hurricane force across eastern sections, mainly along Outer Banks Dare county, during the the early morning hours on the 3rd. Highest official sustained winds, 49 knots or 57 mph with wind gusts to 71 knots or 82 mph was recorded at Oregon Inlet at 0942 GMT on the 3rd. Across eastern Dare county, 5.36k in total dollar damages was reported, with 380k attributed to storm surge effects. A 4 to 5 foot soundside surge occurred from Rodanthe to Hatteras. Dare County Emergency Management reported the highest storm tide may have reached 6 feet in Hatteras Village, Buxton, and Frisco with parts of Highway 12 inundated. Oceanside surge was 2 to 3 feet from Oregon Inlet northward with ocean overwash and structural damage. Six structures received major damage, and 79 structures were reported to have minor damage. some trees and power lines were downed with scattered power outages. Winds gusted in excess of hurricane force exceeding 80 mph at Oregon Inlet Marina. An unofficial wind gust of 89 mph was measured by a Skywarn observer just southeast of Nags Head and east of Manteo atop a small sand dune on the beach. Three to five inches of storm total rainfall fell during the early morning hours on the 3rd resulting in minor flooding which enhanced storm surge effects. Mandatory evacuations were ordered for all residents and visitors on Hatteras Island on the 1st. Other mandatory evacuations were ordered for the south Nags Head area, and areas north of Oregon Inlet on the 2nd. Evacuation orders were lifted on the 3rd except re-entry was not allowed on Hatteras Island due to sand and debris clearing from the roads. Across western Dare county, a minor 2 foot soundside surge occurred in Manteo during the early morning hours on the 3rd. Winds gusted to near 70 mph with some trees and power lines down resulting in sporadic power outages. A tree fell on a mobile home causing major damage. Across eastern hyde county, winds gusted to near hurricane force on Ocracoke Island during the early morning hours of the 3rd. There was an estimated soundside surge of 2 to 3 feet, and an oceanside surge of 1 to 2 feet with minor beach erosion. Some minor structural damage was reported with shingles taken off several structures in Ocracoke including the Ferry office and NCCAT buildings. Some trees and power lines were down with sporadic power outages. A mandatory evacuation of Ocracoke Island was ordered on the morning of the 1st and lifted on the 3rd. Across western Hyde county, Hyde county Emergency Management estimated around 2 million dollars in damages mainly to crops from strong winds and heavy rains. Across Carteret county, highest storm surge occurred across downeast Carteret county with a 2 foot soundside surge. Oceanside surge of 1 to 2 feet resulted in minor beach erosion. Winds gusted as high as 66 mph at Sea Level in eastern Carteret county during the early morning hours on the 3rd. Only minor damage was reported with a few trees and power lines down along with isolated power outages. Rainfall was heaviest across eastern sections with as much as 2 inches reported. Mandatory evacuations were in effect for coastal Carteret county from the evening of the 1st through the morning of the 3rd. Across Craven county, A 2 to 3 foot soundside surge occurred during the early morning hours on the 3rd along the lower reaches of the Neuse River at Clubfoot Creek and the Cherry Branch Ferry terminal in the southern part of the county. Minimal tropical storm force wind gusts were recorded with no damage reported.

December 24, 2002

Numerous trees and power lines down in Vanceboro and Cove City.

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Oct 30, 2022

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One person is displaced after a house fire in Hillsborough during Hurricane Ian Friday night, according to the Orange Rural Fire Department.

Oct 1, 2022

Track power outages around the Triangle from Hurricane Ian Open Navigation Close Navigation

Several thousand customers in the Triangle are without power Friday afternoon as Hurricane Ian moves toward North Carolina.

Sep 30, 2022

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The onslaught of stress, grief and hidden dangers can seem overwhelming. Here's how to get help, protect your family and take the first steps toward recovery:

Sep 29, 2022

Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? | WNCT Open Navigation Close Navigation

More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.

Sep 10, 2022

GUC launching outage text notification system | WNCT Open Navigation Close Navigation

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greenville Utilities is announcing the launch of a text-based system to keep people updated about power outages in the area 24 hours a day. Officials said in a media release, the messages will include an initial alert soon after the system indicates an outage that affects the customer, a link to […]

Aug 30, 2022

Power restored at 3 busy intersections in Chapel Hill, police say Open Navigation Close Navigation

Chapel Hill Police are asking motorists to treat several "busy" city intersections as four-way stops until crews can restore power.

Aug 29, 2022

Lights back on after 7K-plus lose power in Chesapeake | WAVY.com Open Navigation Close Navigation

Electricity has been restored after more than 7,000 people lost power Wednesday morning in the southwestern area of Chesapeake.

Jun 29, 2022

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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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New Bern, North Carolina

City New Bern
County Craven
State North Carolina (NC)
Country United States
Zip Codes 28560, 28561, 28562, 28563, 28564

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